The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
