The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. 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 core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
