The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Yet
The speculation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction implies that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience rather than another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs you can achieve by choosing a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that have cemented the series to hail 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 a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
