The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
