The speculation surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, 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 sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
