The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—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 unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
