The speculation about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
