The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
