The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. 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 evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and complex character building—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards 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 a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
