The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
