The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
