The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
