The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG Ever
The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling image of a desert monolith. The mystery is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a completely new Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with striking imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio warned that a follow-up to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team might be building a real-time experience instead of another turn-based title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is widely praised and many say it pioneered the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—traits that later found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously flexible, enabling players to improvise both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be approached in multiple ways, often in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, the RPG community can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.
