The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
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 being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded 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 precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
