The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Announce a New Divinity, Calling it Their Largest RPG Yet
The buzz around the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a puzzling photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is developing a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was debuted with a bold trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to an orgy and the very descent into chaos.
A Different Direction
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, prepare for a surprise. The studio clarified that a follow-up to its venerated RPGs is not on the cards right now.
Nevertheless, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team might be crafting a faster-paced experience instead of another turn-based title. For now, we can only guess, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is universally respected and many say it sparked the contemporary revival of crunchy computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, choice-driven narratives, and deep class systems—qualities that subsequently found massive success in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what truly sets Divinity apart is the remarkable agency bestowed upon the player.
Where many modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a personal story.
The series is also famously permissive, allowing players to improvise both in story and combat. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might find an answer because you recalled something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by moving environmental hazards in a unorthodox way.
More to Come
It is this design philosophy that have cemented the series to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for more where that came from in this esteemed franchise.
