The speculation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating 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 referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
