The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Largest RPG to Date
The buzz around The Game Awards was significant, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is working on a completely new Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
Not the Expected Sequel
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. Larian stated ahead of time that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for rich lore, player agency, and flexible progression—traits that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with specialized paths only possible by choosing a particular class or origin with a specific history of choices.
The series is also famously flexible, enabling players to experiment in narrative and gameplay. Virtually all objectives can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a unorthodox way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate another adventure in this esteemed franchise.
