Hot on the heels of Divinity’s announcement at The Game Awards (and some rumours swirling), Larian Studio has announced that Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with free upgrades for existing owners.
Set in Larian’s original fantasy setting, Divinity: Original Sin 2 was an acclaimed sequel to the studio’s turn-based RPG revival through the 2010s – a revival that eventually led to the even more acclaimed and beloved Baldur’s Gate 3!
While Larian hasn’t dug into the technical details, you can expect that this upgraded release will offer improved resolutions and frame rates compared to the game on original Switch, PS4 and Xbox One. There was already support for 4K on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, but native versions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S should allow for 60fps.This isn’t a remake or remaster, just a fairly simple port.
- On PS5, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now simply a cross-buy PS5 and PS4 game – it’s also on sale for £12.49 right now!
- On Xbox One and Series X|S the game is now cross-gen – it’s on sale for £14.52 currently.
- On Switch 2, however, you’ll want to head to the Nintendo eShop and search for the free upgrade pack if you own the game on original Switch. The RRP is £44.99 for the game on Switch 2, but you can currently buy the Switch 1 edition for £22.49 and then upgrade for free, so…. uh…. go and do that instead?
While free in most locations, Japan has a nominal ¥100 fee on Switch and PlayStation.
In our Divinity: Original Sin 2 review we scored the game a smashing 9/10, saying that it was “the strongest CRPG in decades, with a fascinating plot that enthrals, despite taking a while to get going and being hard as nails at times. It’s the little adventures that flesh out the world and so much of it can be missed at first glance because you didn’t have the right skill or failed a persuasion check. Massive in scope and jam packed with features that includes a GM mode that shows a surprising amount of customisation with great ease, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a bumper package.”
This is exciting news for fans of Divinity: Original Sin 2! A free upgrade is always a great way to enhance the gaming experience, especially on newer consoles. Looking forward to seeing how it performs on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S!
Absolutely! It’s a fantastic way to enhance the gaming experience without extra costs. Plus, with the improved graphics and performance on the new consoles, it really allows players to immerse themselves even more in that rich storytelling and detailed world.
That’s a great point! The free upgrade really shows Larian Studios’ commitment to their community. It’s exciting to think about how improved graphics and performance will enhance the already rich storytelling and gameplay.
Absolutely! It’s impressive how Larian Studios not only listens to their community but also enhances the gaming experience across platforms. This upgrade could really breathe new life into the game for those who have already played it.