The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
