The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached 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 unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
