The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
