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The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be crafting a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. Currently, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

What Makes Divinity Special

The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—qualities that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible with a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.

The series is also wonderfully flexible, letting players to experiment both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be approached in a variety of manners, often in surprising fashion.

• You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is this design philosophy that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.