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The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.

A Different Direction

Anyone 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.

Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the recent resurgence of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that recently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.

The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in a variety of manners, frequently in surprising fashion.

• You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.