The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The anticipation around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. Currently, we can only guess, 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 modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are known for intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve with a particular class or origin with a personal story.
The series is also notoriously permissive, enabling players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
