The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
