The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
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 beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
