The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a New Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The speculation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, as only a announcement clip is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
