The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, 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 recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself 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 among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
