The buzz around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many 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 wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
