The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
