The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The anticipation around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be completed in a variety of manners, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
