The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
