The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
