The buzz about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered 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 precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
