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The speculation around The Game Awards has been intense, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced 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 highly rated and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

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

In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.