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- Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition has received a free upgrade on current-generation consoles, improving performance with enhanced resolutions and frame rates compared to the original versions.
- The upgraded game is now crossbuy on PlayStation, allowing access to both PS4 and PS5 versions with a single purchase, and cross-generation compatible on Xbox between One and Series X|S.
- New players can enjoy the upgrade as a standalone experience, although Larian Studios recommends playing the original Divinity: Original Sin for a better understanding of the story.
- Discounts are available on all platforms for Divinity: Original Sin 2, with the PlayStation 5 version at $14.99 USD and Nintendo Switchs standard version at half off. The upgrade is not a remake or remaster but an enhancement of the original game, offering an improved experience for both new and returning players.
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Free Update for Enhanced Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Current-Gen Consoles
Larian Studios, while showcasing the next installment in the Divinity saga at The Game Awards 2025, has also released a free upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition on current-generation consoles. If you already own the game on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S, you can now update for improved performance at no extra charge. The upgraded game is available for download on these platforms, boasting enhanced resolutions and frame rates compared to the original Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions. Specifically, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now a crossbuy title on PlayStation, granting access to both the PS4 and PS5 versions with a single purchase. On Xbox, the game is now cross-generation compatible between Xbox One and Series X|S. A small fee of ¥100 applies to the game on Switch and PlayStation in Japan. Larian Studios confirmed a frame rate improvement to 60FPS, though detailed technical specifications for resolution, loading times, visual effects, and interface adjustments will be released at a later date. The 60FPS performance includes specific optimizations for the PS5 Pro on Sony consoles.
Enhanced Divinity: Original Sin 2 Now Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch – Standalone Experience with Discounts!
Players new to the Divinity series can enjoy the upgrade as a standalone experience, though Larian Studios recommends playing the original Divinity: Original Sin for a more complete understanding of the story. Currently, all three platforms are offering discounted prices on Divinity: Original Sin 2, with the PlayStation 5 version available for $14.99 USD. Nintendo eShop also has a promotion on the standard version for Switch, with 50% off. This upgrade is not a remake or remaster but an enhancement of the original game, offering an improved experience for both new and returning players.
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Intrigued by recent gaming news? Let’s start with Bruno Pferd’s latest from December 13th, “The Demonic Desert Statue Linked to New Divinity Game,” where he uncovers the mysterious connection between a California desert statue and Larian Studios’ upcoming title. Click here The Demonic Desert Statue Linked to New Divinity Game, Upcoming Title from Larian Studios (Creators of Baldur’s Gate 3) to dive into the intense trailer and learn about their plans for making Divinity accessible to new players while respecting its universe. Speaking of Divinity, if you’re a fan of Original Sin 2, you’ll be thrilled to know that Carlos Mendoza has just shared some exciting news! In his recent post on December 15th (‘Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Free Update’), he reveals that the RPG has received an updated version on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing enhanced graphics and higher frame rates for existing players to upgrade for free. Head over to his article Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Free Update on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 to learn more about this update and its preparations for the next big thing in the Divinity series! But wait, there’s more! Marcus Thompson masterfully unravels the enigma surrounding Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards teaser in his latest post, “Fans Solve Mystery Related to The Game Awards Teaser” (Dec 9, 2025). He connects it to Larian Studios’ Divinity franchise through a series of mind-blowing discoveries, from trademark registrations to viral campaigns. So, if you’re eager to know what’s cooking at The Game Awards and the potential new developments in the Divinity universe, don’t miss this thrilling deep dive – check it out here Fans Solve Mystery Related to The Game Awards Teaser.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Divinity: Original Sin II - Divine Edition |
| Brief Summary | undefined |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
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