The buzz surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities 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 given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can look forward to more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
