The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
