Larian Studios is riding high after the immense success of Baldur’s Gate 3, which captivated players with its multilayer storytelling, memorable characters, and complex, choice-driven gameplay. With the game’s release on PlayStation 5 and other platforms, the studio has established itself as a leader in modern role-playing games. Now, Larian’s recent rumored activity suggests it's looking back at one of its other major successes: Divinity: Original Sin 2 with leaks indicating that Divinity: Original Sin 2's Definitive Edition is set for a native release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing the title to current-gen consoles with potential performance upgrades.
For fans of the Divinity series, this leak points to Larian’s ongoing commitment to its iconic IP. By revamping Divinity: Original Sin 2 for new systems, Larian may not only bring the game to new audiences but also signal that the Divinity universe remains a priority. This release could be a way to keep the series fresh in players’ minds, potentially paving the way for a long-anticipated Divinity: Original Sin 3.
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Reintroducing Divinity Original Sin 2 to a New Audience
A native release of Divinity: Original Sin 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S would give Larian Studios the chance to reintroduce its earlier work to players who may have missed the game in its original 2018 release. While older versions of Divinity: Original Sin 2 are playable on these consoles, they’re limited to 30 FPS and lack enhancements. This update would allow Larian to improve performance, bringing smoother gameplay and sharper visuals, and making it an enticing entry point for console players.
Revisiting Divinity: Original Sin 2 now, after Baldur’s Gate 3 has shown the world what Larian can achieve, could remind players where the studio’s skill set truly began to shine. BG3’s success was grounded in the foundation that Divinity laid, and introducing console players to Divinity’s unique gameplay could give them a sense of Larian’s distinct RPG style—one unconstrained by the Dungeons & Dragons rule set.
Why Console Players Will Love Divinity’s World
A new Divinity: Original Sin 2 release would allow console players to explore an immersive world full of branching storylines, memorable characters, and a thoughtful fantasy setting entirely created by Larian. Unlike BG3, which adapted existing D&D lore, Divinity allows the studio to explore its own mythology and experiment with original ideas. This freedom allows for distinctive gameplay mechanics, like Larian’s unique action-point combat system and environmental interactions, where players can manipulate elements to influence battle outcomes.
For multiplayer fans, the current-gen version of Divinity: Original Sin 2 could streamline co-op features, enhancing immersion. In the original console version, multiplayer experiences could sometimes feel disjointed, as players had to manually join story conversations, which slowed down the pacing.
Setting the Stage for Divinity Original Sin 3
As Larian potentially refines Divinity: Original Sin 2 for current platforms, the update hints at the studio’s interest in keeping the Divinity franchise relevant—a promising sign for a possible Divinity: Original Sin 3. If Divinity: Original Sin 3 does come to fruition, it would allow Larian to continue building on the gameplay and story foundations it created in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
The third installment would probably have the best of both worlds, taking what makes Divinity: Original Sin 2 such a great RPG, and also taking all the lessons and refinements the studio learned from Baldur’s Gate 3. This refreshed release could be Larian’s way of gauging interest and preparing players for the next epic installment, where they can once again shape their own path within an open-ended world.
- Released
- January 5, 2010
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios, Focus Home Interactive, Atlus, 1C Company, DTP Entertainment, CDV Software
- Engine
- divinity Engine 3.0
- Franchise
- Divinity
