The speculation about The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer 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 intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
