The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
