The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
