The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
