The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—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 given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer 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 this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
