The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
