The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating 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 very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
