The buzz about The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
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 known for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
