The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Unveil a Latest Divinity, Labeling it Their Most Ambitious RPG to Date

The anticipation surrounding The Game Awards reached a fever pitch, notably after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The secret has now been solved. Larian Studios is working on a completely new Divinity game.

Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a bold trailer that included striking imagery, from a burning man 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. Larian warned that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.

Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction suggests that the team might be crafting a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, it remains theory, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

A Pillar of Modern RPGs

The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it kicked off the contemporary revival of deep computer role-playing games. These games are defined by detailed worlds, branching plots, and deep class systems—elements that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its setting is familiar fare, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom given to the player.

Where many modern RPGs have streamlined options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs you can achieve if you're playing as a particular class or origin with a personal story.

The series is also famously permissive, enabling players to experiment both in story and combat. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, sometimes in surprising fashion.

• You might find an answer because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
• Or, you could bypass a challenge by teleporting a glob of lava in a inventive way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is precisely these elements that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate a new entry in this esteemed franchise.