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The buzz about this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also famously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might progress the story because you recalled something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.