The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
