The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
