The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.