The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
