The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
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 in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
