The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
