The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing 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 universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
