Divinity: Original Sin II

The game was developed and published by the independent Belgian studio Larian Studios. It originally launched on PC via Steam in September 2017 following a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. Larian's founder, Swen Vincke, led the development of this massively ambitious project.

The game runs on a heavily customized version of Larian Studios' in-house Divinity Engine. This proprietary engine is designed specifically to handle the game's highly interactive environments, allowing players to manipulate fire, water, oil, and electricity in complex combat combinations. The engine was later updated for the game's release on next-gen consoles and macOS.

Yes, the game features a robust online and local drop-in/drop-out cooperative multiplayer mode for up to four players. Friends can play together through the entire main campaign, each taking control of a different character in the party. Additionally, the "Game Master Mode" allows one player to act as a Dungeon Master, creating custom stories and campaigns for others.

Yes, players can create entirely custom characters, selecting their race, stats, and appearance at the start of the game. However, players are highly encouraged to choose from one of the five pre-made "Origin" characters, who have unique personal quests, voice acting, and specific tags in dialogue. You can even recruit these Origin characters to join your party if you choose to play a custom character.