The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
