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The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team is likely designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you remembered something a dog told you.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.