The speculation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
