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The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.

A Different Direction

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.

That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.