The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights 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 specialized paths only possible by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
