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The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, notably after host Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.

Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This choice of words implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities you can achieve by choosing a specific type of character with a unique decision path.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling 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 a dog told you.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.

More to Come

It is precisely these elements that allow people to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.