The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
