The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
