The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
