The anticipation surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up 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 main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava 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 a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.
