The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up 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 hints that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
