The buzz about the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
