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The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.

Announced as 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.

Not the Expected Sequel

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

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a announcement clip is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.