The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently 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.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
