The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Yet
The speculation around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be completed in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can look forward to more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
