The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. 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 crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
