The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on 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 scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building 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 it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare 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 legendary franchise.
