The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
