The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—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 bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
