Larian’s publishing head confirms no plans for Divinity Original Sin 3, despite trademark hints suggesting a potential revival.

Larian Studios, the creative force behind Baldur’s Gate 3, might be gearing up for some exciting announcements. Ahead of The Game Awards, a leak from the PlayStation Store hinted at a current-gen upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Additionally, fresh European trademarks suggest that something bigger related to the Divinity series could be revealed, coinciding with the enigmatic statue that has been teased for the awards show.

A gaming data account flagged a new PS5 version of Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition on Twitter, which prompted a playful response from Larian’s publishing head, Michael Douse. He quipped, “Hey we weren’t meant to announce that yet,” adding to the buzz.

This revelation has ignited speculation about the possibility of Divinity: Original Sin 3, a title fans have been dreaming about since the success of Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian has hinted at multiple projects in the works that aren’t related to Baldur’s Gate 4, fueling the excitement.

In response to a hopeful fan inquiry on Twitter, Douse clarified, “There aren’t currently any plans for a new Divinity Original Sin 3 game, but once we are ready to show what we’ve been working on, we will.”

The anticipation for a potential DOS3 has intensified following the discovery of new trademarks that feature imagery aligning with the statue Geoff Keighley has unveiled in the Mojave Desert, aimed at building hype for The Game Awards. While it’s uncertain if this is related to a new Divinity: Original Sin 3, the buzz suggests that something significant is on the horizon, and it seems unlikely that all this excitement is just for an upgrade.

Three new trademarks were filed recently, linked to a German law firm that specializes in legal advice for technology and media companies, including those in the gaming sector. This firm has previously managed trademark filings for Larian, particularly those associated with the Divinity series.

Among the new trademarks, one stands out as particularly intriguing, featuring artwork that closely resembles the Game Awards statue, complete with tendrils. This filing, like the others, falls under categories that include “Computer game programs; video game software; computer and video game software for use on wireless devices.”

While this evidence is compelling, it doesn’t definitively point to Divinity: Original Sin 3. The term “Original Sin” carries significant weight, as the Divinity franchise began with Divine Divinity in 2002, transitioning to Original Sin in 2014. Douse’s careful wording suggests he might be playing it safe regarding a potential sequel, indicating that we could see a new Divinity title that isn’t necessarily another Original Sin. Notably, there hasn’t been a game simply titled Divinity since the series began.

Larian previously mentioned that it’s “too early to tell” if their next RPG will be a new entry in the Divinity series.