The speculation around the recent awards show was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
