The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling 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 that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the modern wave of complex 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 world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
