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The anticipation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.

The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.