The anticipation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved 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 suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
