The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back 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 famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
