The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience instead of 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 arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded 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 have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.
