The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The speculation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after presenter Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic photo of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is creating a completely 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 scenes of revelry and the very descent into chaos.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio warned that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing implies that the team could be building a real-time 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 it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—traits that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might progress the story because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games ever made. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
