The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
