The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
