The buzz about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to 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 many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
