The anticipation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
