The former PC exclusive Divinity: Original Sin is coming to Xbox One and PS4 and we've finally got some premiere gameplay footage for consoles out of Gamescom today. It is a top down RPG that was originallly announced for consoles this past May. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke stated at the time that "There was a lot of publisher interest for [the console version] but when Focus approached us, the decision was rapidly made. We know each other well, having worked together since 2002, and that means there's a lot of mutual trust & respect. Focus' recent growth as well as the energy and enthusiasm showcased by their team makes me confident they'll do a great job in publishing the Xbox One & PS4 versions of Divinity: Original Sin – Enhanced Edition."
In a first for current generation consoles, Divinity: Original Sin is bringing couch-coop to RPGs with split-screen. Explore a deceitfully vibrant world on your own, or with a friend, together, or independently. When venturing together, you'll share the same screen-space (with console-comfortable controls and UI!), but move apart, and the screen dynamically and seamlessly splits allowing you to explore the entire world apart… (But that could make the living room awkward!)
Work together, however, and Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition will offer you dynamic, turn-based combat with a range of elemental spells and abilities intertwined with environmental hazards to be exploited against the enemies, or yourselves! Shock, burn, smash, and poison your way through a huge, vibrant world as you weave your way through an epic story, playing your own way, and at your own pace.
To suit different playstyles, players will be able to pick a difficulty setting to match their needs. Explorer mode will offer an adventure with a sprinkle of challenge for Source Hunters keen to explore Rivellon, whereas Tactician Mode will throw tweaked, hand-crafted battle-situations at players, designed to crush even the most experienced Divinity veterans
Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition will be releasing this fall on Xbox One and PS4