The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
