The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel 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 distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox 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 in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
