The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The anticipation about The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a brand-new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a audacious trailer packed with intense imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the very unleashing of hell.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio stated ahead of time that a direct sequel to its venerated RPGs is not being worked on now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a next chapter of the core franchise. This phrasing hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is widely praised and it's fair to claim it sparked the recent resurgence of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, player agency, and deep class systems—elements that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be approached in a variety of manners, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a dog told you.
- 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 label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
