The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this legendary franchise.
