The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
