The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
