While the focus is very much on Baldur's Gate 3 right now, developer Larian Studios has promised a return to its original fantasy universe, but after a well-earned break. The studio earned its spurs in the eyes of RPG fans with the Divinity: Original Sin series (mostly on PC), beginning something of a roleplaying renaissance with the almost-universal acclaim garnered by Divinity: Original Sin 2 in particular. It's been working on BG3 since 2017, in some form or another, and the results are intimidating in the best way.
D: OS2 had the happy addition of being a commercial success beyond the Belgian developer's expectations, which helped to catch the all-seeing eye of Wizards of the Coast. That entity holds the rights to the official Dungeons & Dragons license, the holy grail of fantasy roleplaying settings, but most crucially of all, is the keeper of the keys to the long-dormant and legendary mainline Baldur's Gate series.
Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn is a nearly flawless RPG on the level of a Chrono Trigger in terms of impact. The kind of unique gaming confluence that comes around but very, very rarely. If this is all news to you, and you're wondering why your venerable gaming elders are so animated all of a sudden, it's because the stars appear to be aligning once again.
Knight Commander Swen Vincke (who seems like a fun boss) recently sat down with IGN to discuss an eventual return to Rivellon, stating:
“It's our own universe, so we're definitely gonna get back there at some point. We'll first finish this one [Baldur's Gate 3] now and then take a break because we will need to refresh ourselves creatively also. You’re seeing 400 developers putting their hearts and souls into this. You’re getting the best of them and their craft into this game. And so I can tell you, it's quite a thing.”
Take some time off for yourself in the comments section below, and some time off work to play Baldur's Gate 3 as well; your boss will definitely understand.
[source ign.com]
Comments 6
I wonder will the next Divinity Game be another prequel to Divinity 2 ego draconis or will it be sequel?
I’m not even an old skool rpg fan and I thought divinity 2 was GREAT. Trouble is I’m not that good and my party build started to unravel deep into the second act. Then I fell off. Do wish I’d been able to complete it. Wonderfully rendered world-building in that game!
N.i.c.e.both divinity original sin enhanced edition games are masterpieces.baldur gates 3 is going to be a excellent game.word up son
I need a second PS5 because of this game. Given all the hardware rumours the timing is less than ideal.
Oh well, still on the hype train for this.
Larian is hands down the best of the best, and Sven is a mad, fun genius at the helm. The game will be a masterpiece that people will remember for decades to come, and it will set the standard for what actually constitutes a top quality AAA game in the future. I cannot wait...
Divinity is a great world setting. A new game or a full remake of Divine Divinity would be fantastic. I will probably still be playing BG3 when that comes out on my 40th play through.
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