The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
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 defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
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 of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
