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The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a distinct build with a unique decision path.

The series is also notoriously permissive, allowing players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in unexpected fashion.

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

The Journey Continues

It is these creative systems that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.