The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
