The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
