The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz around the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling photo of a strange statue. The mystery has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team might be building a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is classic fantasy, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities only possible if you're playing as a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
The Journey Continues
It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
