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The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.

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

Not the Expected Sequel

Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

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

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a unique decision path.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.

The Journey Continues

It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.