The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a New Divinity, Calling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date
The anticipation around The Game Awards was significant, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The mystery has been revealed. Larian Studios is working on a fresh Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to scenes of revelry and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone hoping for Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not being worked on now.
However, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words implies that the team might be building a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another turn-based title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and it's fair to claim it sparked the modern wave of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are known for detailed worlds, branching plots, and complex character building—traits that subsequently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is classic fantasy, what makes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is brimming with niche playthroughs that are viable with a distinct build with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, letting players to improvise in narrative and gameplay. Most missions can be solved in diverse methods, sometimes in unexpected fashion.
- You might find an answer because you heeded something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is precisely these elements that allow people to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games ever made. Now, players can look forward to another adventure in this groundbreaking franchise.
