The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
