The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking 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, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
