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The anticipation about the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities that are viable by choosing a distinct build with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in unexpected fashion.

• You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.

The Journey Continues

It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, players can get ready for another adventure in this legendary franchise.