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The anticipation surrounding this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

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

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.

The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in diverse methods, frequently in surprising fashion.

• You might progress the story 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.

The Journey Continues

It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can look forward to a new entry in this legendary franchise.