The speculation about the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
