Larian Studios earned widespread acclaim for Baldur’s Gate 3, a title that not only revitalized a classic RPG franchise but redefined what modern role-playing games could be. With the final major patch behind it and its time with Baldur’s Gate 3 and the franchise potentially concluded, it’s anyone’s guess what the next chapter for Larian Studios may look like. The answer may not be as mysterious as it seems, though, because the studio has a well-loved franchise of its own that’s waiting in the wings.
This is an exciting time for Larian Studios, which just opened a new studio in Warsaw. However, this success would not have been possible without Divinity, and while it may not boast the same Dungeons & Dragons IP as Baldur’s Gate, it shares its soul. With turn-based tactical combat, party-driven narratives, and player agency at its core, Divinity is Larian’s playground, and one that many BG3 fans would feel right at home in.
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Larian’s First Post-Baldur’s Gate 3 Release is a Great Sign for a Future Divinity Original Sin 3
Larian’s recent moves hint at exciting future plans for its original IP, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the studio’s next epic journey.
The Return of Divinity Is All But Inevitable
In the years prior to Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian had already proven itself with the Divinity: Original Sin games. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is often cited as one of the best CRPGs ever made, with its success paving the way for Larian to take on the Baldur’s Gate license in the first place, demonstrating the studio’s ability to craft dense, reactive, and narratively rich RPGs. It’s no secret that Larian plans to return to Divinity someday. Now, with its work on Baldur’s Gate 3 complete, that day may be drawing near. While no official announcements have been made, there is hope that Divinity: Original Sin 3 could be one of the next ambitious projects in the studio’s pipeline.
What Fans Might Expect from Larian Next
The studio has teased multiple unannounced projects in development. Whatever Larian does next, it’s clear it intends to keep evolving the genre it helped redefine. Whether that’s in the form of a new Divinity entry, a new IP, or another narrative-rich RPG, fans can expect storytelling depth, tactical combat, and creative chaos in full force. But, for those who fell in love with Baldur’s Gate 3 and are mourning the end of that journey, there’s real hope that Larian’s next destination will feel like coming home, just with a new coat of paint and a few more explosive barrels.
Why Baldur’s Gate 3 Fans Should Be Excited For What Larian Studios Has In Store
On the surface, Divinity and Baldur’s Gate may appear to live in different worlds: one is a sprawling D&D adaptation, and the other is an original fantasy universe. That said, mechanically and spiritually, they share more than not. Both games revolve around turn-based combat that rewards creativity, RPG companions with strong personalities and emotional arcs, and narrative decisions that branch into wildly different outcomes.
More importantly, Divinity is where Larian’s core systems were born. The ability to manipulate elements on the battlefield, the seamless blend of humor and heartbreak, and the cooperative multiplayer that defined Baldur’s Gate 3 all had their roots in the Original Sin games. For players craving more of that signature Larian gameplay that includes choices with weight, consequences that matter, and no shortage of chaos, Divinity is likely to deliver.
A Chance To Explore A New (But Familiar) World
One of the draws of a potential new Divinity title is the opportunity to explore Rivellon with the polish and lessons learned from Baldur’s Gate 3. Even a Divinity 2 port onto next-gen consoles could introduce players to a vast new world ready for the taking.
The last Divinity game ended with major choices that reshaped the world’s balance of power, and Larian could easily build a new story that reflects players’ past decisions or introduces a new cast of characters in a changed world. Just as Baldur’s Gate 3 made the Forgotten Realms feel fresh and exciting for modern audiences, a return to Rivellon could be Larian’s chance to bring its homegrown lore to an even wider audience, especially now that many players are ready to follow Larian wherever it leads.
Baldur’s Gate 3
9/10
Released
August 3, 2023
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Engine
Divinity 4.0
