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The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently 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 unprecedented level of trust given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.

More to Come

It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.