The speculation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned 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 evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely building a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities 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 unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
