The anticipation about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—elements that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
