The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
