The buzz around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
