The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
