The speculation about The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava 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, players can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.
