The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Biggest RPG Yet
The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer that included memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This choice of words hints that the team might be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for intricate stories, player agency, and complex character building—elements 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 bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also famously flexible, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this legendary franchise.