The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Yet

The speculation about The Game Awards has been intense, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley posted a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a audacious trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.

Not the Expected Sequel

For those hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This distinction implies that the team could be crafting a faster-paced experience rather than another tactical title. At this moment, it remains theory, as only a teaser video is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and flexible progression—traits that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is familiar fare, what truly sets Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with specialized paths that are viable by choosing a particular class or origin with a unique decision path.

The series is also famously permissive, letting players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, often in unexpected fashion.

• You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that lead fans and critics to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as among the greatest role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.