The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a real-time 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 arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
