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The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team is likely building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.

The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this legendary franchise.