The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Declaring it Their Largest RPG Ever
The speculation around the recent awards show has been intense, especially after presenter Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Announced as Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer packed with intense imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
Anyone anticipating Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not being worked on now.
Nevertheless, the developer referred to this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This choice of words hints that the team could be designing a more action-oriented experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
The Legacy of Divinity
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it sparked the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and flexible progression—qualities that subsequently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the unprecedented level of trust bestowed upon the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have simplified options, Divinity is packed with unique possibilities that are viable if you're playing as a distinct build with a specific history of choices.
The series is also wonderfully open-ended, allowing players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be solved in multiple ways, sometimes in lateral fashion.
- You might progress the story because you recalled something a dog told you.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
More to Come
It is these creative systems that have cemented the series to label games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, fans can anticipate another adventure in this legendary franchise.
