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The speculation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.

A Different Direction

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs only possible by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.

The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.