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The buzz surrounding this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.

That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and complex character building—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.