The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed 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 phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
