The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, 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 pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon 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 unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
