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The speculation surrounding The Game Awards has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.

A Different Direction

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not currently in development.

However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a personal story.

The series is also wonderfully flexible, allowing players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, often in lateral fashion.

• You might progress the story because you heeded something a dog told you.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a unorthodox way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.