The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
