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The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

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

In contrast to modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.

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

More to Come

It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.