The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
