The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
