The speculation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for 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.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
