The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected 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.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
