The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
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 in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
