The anticipation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
