The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
