The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
