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The anticipation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.

While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, sometimes in surprising fashion.

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

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.