The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
