The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
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 intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
