The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting 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.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
