The Baldur’s Gate 3 developer’s next project has been leaked

According to some newly surfaced evidence Larian Studios‘The next project could be a current generation console version Divinity: Original Sin 2. This possible re-release might surprise some fans, especially since Larian has probably been focused on completely different projects so far.

Already in April 2024 the Baldur’s Gate 3 The developer announced that it has started work on two new games based on original IPs. Both were reportedly in early stages of development at the time, and the studio promised to reveal more details about them as soon as they had something to show.

But it appears that Larian is currently pursuing at least one other project as well, as evidenced by the fact Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition has just received a new PEGI rating. The classification originally discovered by Gematsu was published on November 6th. The biggest change compared to the game’s previous review was the mention of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Both can already run the last-gen versions of the RPG thanks to their backwards compatibility, but have not yet received dedicated ports Divinity: Original Sin 2.

While the PEGI database entry also mentions the PC version of the game, this is most likely because the new rating was consolidated with the existing one. Finally, Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition is already available on PC, where it released in August 2018, along with its PlayStation and Xbox ports. The improved version of the role-playing game was given away to all owners of the PC original, which was released a year earlier.

The re-release of Divinity: Original Sin 2 seems like a safe bet for Larian at the moment

Given the how Baldur’s Gate 3 took Larian to new heights with the re-release Divinity: Original Sin 2 for current-generation platforms could help the company bring it to an entirely new audience after its brand reached an all-time high. This newly leaked version of the game therefore appears to be a relatively low-risk, high-reward move for the Belgian studio. It remains to be seen what improvements Larian could offer on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For reference, the last generation consoles already run the game in 4K, with the Xbox One only running both consoles Divinity: Original Sin 2 with 30 frames per second.

Divinity: Original Sin 3 is still being planned

Whatever the case may be, what is certain is that this rumored re-release will not be the last addition to the RPG series. That’s according to Larian CEO Swen Vincke, who recently said it’s a third deity The game will “definitely” happen at some point.

Gather your group and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your imagination is your only limit as you seek to restore divinity and save the world. Combine the elements to rain destruction upon your enemies. Use your skills to undermine everything that stands in your way. Whether you are an elf, human, dwarf, lizard, or undead, people will hear of your travels and respond to your legend. But be careful, only one of you can become the new divine!

franchise

deity

Released

September 14, 2017

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer, local multiplayer

Motor

Divinity Engine 3.0

ESRB

M for mature: blood and gore, language, sexual themes, violence

How long to beat

60 hours

Split screen orientation

Vertical

OpenCritic review

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