The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
