The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG to Date
The buzz around The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team could be crafting a more action-oriented experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths you can achieve if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, letting players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
