The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
