The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
