The buzz surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
