The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself 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 in history. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
