The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
