🔗 Share this article

The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.

A Different Direction

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.

• You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.