The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
