The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people 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 legendary franchise.
