The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
