The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
