The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
