The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
