Divinity: Original Sin 2 gets console release date
Critically acclaimed, BAFTA winner coming to consoles soon with free DLC for pre-orders.
Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is highly-regarded as one of the best role-playing-games of all time, winning PC Gamer’s 2017 Game of the Year award and a 2018 British Academy of Film and Television Arts award (BAFTA). Divinity: Original Sin 2 has reached universal acclaim with a 93 Metacritic rating and also holds a 10/10 on GameSpot.com, an honor that has only been bestowed upon 15 games. Larian Studios have now upgraded and created all new features for Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition enabling players on console to finally experience the compelling story and turn-based combat that is at the heart of the Divinity franchise.
With Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition, players will be able to play through near endless possibilities by creating an original character or choosing a character featured in one of six different origin stories. The game world will react uniquely to each character, creating limitless possibilities to explore. You play in the world of Rivellon, a world abandoned by the gods. An oppressive order that wields a forbidden magic is rounding up mages from a fear that the mages’ source magic is tearing a rift between worlds. As you grow stronger through your quest, you will replace the gods who left Rivellon however, from your party of four, only one of you will have the chance to become the new Divine.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition also brings in new features for enhanced console play including; a party inventory system, a new journal system, a new tutorial, an updated PvP area and a new Story Mode difficulty setting. The largest update will be the game’s third chapter which has been completely rewritten so that players will be fully immersed in the game’s rich and compelling story.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the 31st August. Players who pre-order will be able to claim the Sir Lora DLC when the game launches. You can also play Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Steam now, priced at £29.99 / €44.99 / $44.99, where it has received very positive reviews.