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The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a fresh Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team might be designing a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully open-ended, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a dog told you.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.