Over an hour of Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gameplay Footage!
Next month sees the release of the sequel to one of 2014's highly successful RPG games, Divinity: Original Sin 2 will see players go beyond the original and allow more freedom than ever before, whether you're playing solo or with friends you'll get a great experience. PC Gamer have manged to get an early look at the game ahead of it's release. One of the cool new features being added to Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the Origin Stories system which allows players to get a hand crafted story based which defines your experience and quests. In the demo you can get a look at how that will unfold (including a look at just what it means to have multiplayer partners with their own stories that differ from yours).
Some of the other key features of Divinity: Original Sin 2 include:
Key Features
Choose your origin story. Choose one of the unique origin stories that will define your character's background and your personal quests. For the first time in a Divinity game, play as a Human, Lizard, Elf, Dwarf, or Undead, each with unique racial skills. Watch the world and its inhabitants react to who you are and what you've done, unlocking new dialog options and quest lines. Or create your own story by building your character from the ground up.
More freedom than ever. Go anywhere, talk to anyone, interact with everything and be anyone you want. You can kill any NPC in the game, destroy objects, and use the game's vast RPG systems to your advantage. Talk to animals and spirits to gain valuable information. Explore the huge , open world to find hours of hidden content, including entire new areas.
New elemental interactions make turn-based combat even better. Combine elements like fire and poison for explosive combos. Bless and Curse surfaces to completely change their properties. Craft new skills and use elevation to your advantage.
A darker and deeper story. Divinity: Original Sin 2 features a darker and more grounded narrative than its award-winning predecessor, while building on Larian's distinctive tone of voice. This is a godforsaken world. The Void approaches. And desperate times call for desperate measures...
Play with up to 4 players: No other RPG offers 4-player co-op like Divinity:Original Sin 2 does. Your Origin Stories will give you different, often conflicting objectives. Will you cooperate or compete? It's entirely up to you.
Test your skills in the new PvP Arena Mode. Challenge your friends in fast, satisfying turn-based combat sessions. Take the battle to the multiplayer-tailored Arenas, packed with explosives, loot, and deadly traps.
New technology. Powered by Divinity Engine 3.0, the game features physics-based rendering, cloth physics, and a new dynamic music system. It makes Divinity: Original Sin 2 the most atmospheric Divinity game ever.
Announcement Trailer
On September 15th the game will head to Early Access so while it's still going to be an unfinished product there will be plenty for gamers to enjoy while it's being worked on.