The Baldur's Gate 3 Creators Reveal a Fresh Divinity, Calling it Their Biggest RPG Ever

The buzz surrounding the recent awards show has been intense, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared an enigmatic image of a desert monolith. The secret is finally answered. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.

Revealed to be Divinity, the game was debuted with a daring trailer packed with striking imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal descent into chaos.

Moving Beyond Original Sin

Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its venerated RPGs is not currently in development.

However, the developer described this new Divinity as a continuation of the core franchise. This distinction hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. For now, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.

The Legacy of Divinity

The Divinity series is widely praised and arguably it pioneered the modern wave of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by intricate stories, branching plots, and complex character building—elements that recently were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.

While its world is traditional swords and sorcery, what really distinguishes Divinity apart is the immense freedom bestowed upon the player.

In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities you can achieve with a distinct build with a specific history of choices.

The series is also wonderfully permissive, allowing players to experiment throughout the entire experience. Nearly every quest can be completed in multiple ways, often in unexpected fashion.

  • You might solve a puzzle because you recalled something a non-human character said.
  • Or, you could overcome an obstacle by using the world itself in a clever way.

A New Chapter Begins

It is these creative systems that allow people to declare games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as a top-tier role-playing games in history. Now, players can get ready for more where that came from in this legendary franchise.

Derrick Mora
Derrick Mora

A software engineer and tech writer passionate about AI ethics and open-source projects, with over a decade of industry experience.