The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
