The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The speculation about this year's gaming ceremony has been intense, especially after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a strange statue. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was presented with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. Larian warned that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team is likely designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a announcement clip is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it pioneered the modern wave of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve with a distinct build with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, letting players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in a variety of manners, 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.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
