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The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.

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

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.

• You might find an answer because you recalled something a dog told you.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.

The Journey Continues

It is these creative systems that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.