The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
