The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
