The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
