The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
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 more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
