The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Yet
The buzz surrounding the recent awards show was significant, particularly after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The question has now been solved. The acclaimed developer is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer featuring striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Not the Expected Sequel
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the core franchise. This phrasing suggests that the team could be building a faster-paced experience rather than another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a teaser video is available.
A Pillar of Modern RPGs
The Divinity series is universally respected and arguably it kicked off the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its universe is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust granted to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is packed with niche playthroughs only possible if you're playing as a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, enabling players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be approached in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could overcome an obstacle by teleporting a glob of lava in a clever way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, the RPG community can anticipate more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
