The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
