The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
