The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
