The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
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 celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
