The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up 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 choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.