The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
