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The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.

Not the Expected Sequel

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.

More to Come

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