The speculation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards 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, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
