The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
