The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
