The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
