The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for 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 could be building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
