The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed 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 is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success 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.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
