Did you see that Divinity reveal at The Game Awards and think, hey, I really should get around to playing Divinity: Original Sin 2? Great news, Larian just made it a much nicer experience on modern consoles with a free upgrade for PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.
This was announced in a new trailer, which highlights the differences in the new versions. It’s nothing too crazy – just better resolution and framerate. But it’s free if you own the game already on any of the previous platforms (PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox One) and it will hopefully bring the eight-year-old game up to par with current technology on consoles.
If you don’t own the game already anywhere, now’s probably a good time to grab it. At the time of this writing, it’s on sale in a few places. It’s 50% off if you buy the regular NIntendo Switch edition down to $25, and then you get the free upgrade on Switch 2. On Xbox, it’s down to $17.49. If you own the game on PC, don’t worry, as you don’t need an upgrade. You’re already set with a great version of the game.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is fantastic and well-worth checking out if you haven’t yet. We gave the most recent Definitive Edition in 2018 at 9.6/10, saying it’s “a new way to play one of the absolute best RPGs in years. And whether you’re diving back in on PC, or booting it up on the console for the first time, it’s flexibility, personality, and charm make for an amazing adventure.”
It also may be worth checking out before the new Divinity comes out, as Larian has said that players of Original Sin 1 and 2 might “be able to enjoy greater understanding and continuity.”
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
