The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
