The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
