The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
