The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
