The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
