The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
