Highlights
- Larian unveiled a new horror-themed Divinity teaser alongside a surprise Switch 2 upgrade.
- The announcements sparked an immediate player surge, doubling concurrent users overnight.
- Interest has revived across the studio's entire back catalog as fans flock back to Rivellon
Larian Studios has successfully sparked a massive resurgence for its acclaimed RPG, Divinity: Original Sin 2, following a strategic "double blow" of announcements at The Game Awards 2025. The studio not only revealed a teaser for a brand-new, gore-filled entry in the Divinity universe described as a "Wicker Man folk-horror" but also surprised fans by shadow-dropping a native version of the 2017 classic for the Nintendo Switch 2. This marketing push has driven players back to the title in droves, reigniting interest in the franchise just ahead of the holiday season.
The impact on the game's popularity was immediate and statistically significant. According to data from SteamDB and Steam Charts, the concurrent player count for Divinity: Original Sin 2 more than doubled overnight. While the game averaged a daily peak of roughly 4,000 players throughout November, the number rocketed to a 24-hour peak of 10,898 players immediately following the trailer reveal.
This surge propelled the title back into the global top-sellers list on Steam, where it climbed rapidly, reportedly hitting a rank among the top 200 most played games.
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade
To sustain this momentum, Larian also released the "Definitive Edition" of Divinity: Original Sin 2 for the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 15. Marking the game's "final platform" arrival, this version utilizes the new console's superior hardware to offer higher resolution visuals and enhanced frame rates compared to the original port.
Larian released the Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 as a new native port for Nintendo Switch 2, available digitally for new players at the standard price of $49.99.
The renewed interest has rippled through the entire Larian back catalogue. The original Divinity: Original Sin saw a significant boost, climbing from a monthly peak of 941 players to over 2,150 daily active users. Even the niche title Divinity: Dragon Commander—a unique blend of strategy game and dating sim—saw its player count jump from 14 to 23. Meanwhile, Original Sin 2 continues to sustain a healthy live count of approximately 4,405 concurrent players as of mid-December.
Veterans are returning to refresh their memories of Rivellon, while newcomers are diving in to see what preceded the studio's massive hit, Baldur's Gate 3. The opening area, Fort Joy, is famous for causing "decision paralysis" due to the wide number of escape routes available, forcing many to learn the art of "quicksaving" the hard way. With the Steam Winter Sale approaching, the community is bustling as players prepare for the next dark chapter in the Divinity saga.
