The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned 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 phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
