The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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 get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
