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The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words suggests that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a specific history of choices.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.