The anticipation about The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting 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 packed with specialized paths only possible with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
