The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this legendary franchise.
