While the next Divinity is years away, with Larian returning to the series following their success with Baldurs Gate, Divinity: Original Sin 2 has snuck its way to modern consoles with a release on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. Owners of the previous generation can upgrade for free today!

The following is a Q&A from Larian for all things Divinity: Original Sins 2!

Do I have to have played the previous games in the Divinity series to play DOS:2?

DOS:2 is a standalone game and can be experienced on its own, but we will always recommend trying out Divinity: Original Sin for the best experience!

Do I need to play Divinity: Original Sin 2 ahead of the newly announced Divinity title?

Divinity will offer a completely new story, but there's some continuity and characters for those who’ve played previous games. You might even pick up on certain things others may not!

Does Divinity: Original Sin 2 feature multiplayer?

Yes! You can play alone, in online multiplayer, or with couch co-op.

What is Divinity: Original Sin 2 about?

In a world where the Gods are dead, you play a wielder of forbidden magic, quarantined in the prison colony of Fort Joy. The Magisters of the Divine Order want to "cure" you of your powers. But the Order has secrets of its own. Secrets that threaten everyone. If the world remains godless, chaos will rule.

What races can I play?

There are five playable races to choose from, each with its own abilities and tags: Human, Elf, Dwarf, Lizard, and Undead.

Does Divinity: Original Sin 2 use the same character creation and combat system as Baldur’s Gate 3?

No, DOS:2 uses its own classless character building and combat system. You will have the freedom to completely customise your character, creating your own class, as well as stats, abilities, talents, and skills. You can also choose one of our pre-set classes to help you get the hang of things!

I already own DOS:2 on Switch, PS4, or Xbox One. How do I upgrade?

Depending on your platform, if you already have Divinity: Original Sin 2 installed, you'll receive a free update with the version applicable to your console. If you don't currently have it installed but would like to play again on a current-gen console, navigate to the Divinity: Original Sin 2 store page on either Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S, and you can download the upgrade for free. If you would like to upgrade your copy of Divinity: Original Sin 2 from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 or from PS4 to PS5 and are based in Japan, the upgrade will cost ¥100.

Is DOS:2 a remaster?