The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented 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 kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising 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 unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
