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The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.

A Different Direction

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.

• You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.