The speculation about 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.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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 ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
