The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected 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 unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
