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The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team might be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.

• You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.

More to Come

It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.