The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. The acclaimed developer is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. 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 phrasing implies that the team could be designing a faster-paced experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral 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 unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.
