The anticipation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
