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The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team is likely crafting a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of specialized paths that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.

The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.

• You might progress the story because you heeded 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 this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.