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The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is creating a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.

A Different Direction

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is highly rated and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—elements that later reached new heights 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 simplified options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, sometimes in surprising fashion.

• You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.

The Journey Continues

It is this design philosophy that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.