The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of 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 it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
