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The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.

That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.