The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits 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 granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
