The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
