The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
