The anticipation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- 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 label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
