The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
