The upcoming Divinity could be the perfect Baldur's Gate 3 follow-up, but until then, it might be better to look backwards than forwards. If you haven't played the first two Baldur's Gate games, that should be the obvious option. If you have, Baldur's Gate 2: Rebirth could be the perfect blend of the old and the new.
As spotted by DSOG, a recent YouTube trailer for Baldur's Gate 2: Rebirth showcases the total conversion mod in action, highlighting a new setting, characters, quests, and more. Rebirth takes place in Cormyr, a nation found in the interior of Faerûn rather than on the Sword Coast. In the context of the mod, Cormyr is "on the brink of collapse," and its fate may hinge on a caravan slave in possession of a newfound dagger.
For all intents and purposes, Baldur's Gate 2: Rebirth is promising a totally new game. The website for Rebirth claims that a main story playthrough will take 15-20 hours, while engaging in side content could push that number to 30 or even higher. A progress indicator on the homepage suggests that 75 out of 82 new areas have been completed, along with all 169 minor quests, three...
