The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
