The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
