The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. 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 bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising 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 inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
