The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
