The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The speculation surrounding The Game Awards was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team is likely building a real-time experience rather than another turn-based title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it kicked off the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.