The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a Fresh Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The buzz around this year's gaming ceremony was significant, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious 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 showcased with a daring trailer featuring memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the very opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian clarified that a third Original Sin game to its beloved RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This choice of words suggests that the team might be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it kicked off the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is classic fantasy, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of specialized paths only possible with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions both in story and combat. Virtually all objectives can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
The Journey Continues
It is this design philosophy 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 more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
