The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever
The buzz about the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a strange statue. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer that included intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This distinction suggests that the team could be building a real-time experience rather than another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the immense freedom granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously permissive, letting players to find creative solutions in narrative and gameplay. Nearly every quest can be approached in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something a dog told you.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by using the world itself in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
