The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.