The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-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 literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
