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Seriously, this series has the most confusing presentation and editions I've ever seen in a game. I'm pretty sure, based on some forum speak, that I want to play the Definitive Edition of Divinity 2 Original Sin - it includes all the DLC, right? The Eternal Edition on GoG only lists "Divinity Original Sin 2" - no edition specified. Is this just the base, vanilla game? However, on Steam the Eternal Edition description says it includes the Definitive Edition.

I have no idea what's included with what, let alone whatever is included with the Divine Edition and where it fits into all this.

I mean, it was confusing enough when they had the adjective "Divine" modifying the noun "Divinity." Now we have editions within editions, and phonetically similar "edition" "ascension" with another "Divine" in front of it for good measure ... what a mess. They really need to hire someone to handle their marketing; this is a lot of confusing work and research just to buy their product.

Can anyone provide me with a clear picture of the product line of this game, and what to buy? I'd like to play the best version with all the DLC. Many thanks.
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murpes.727: Can anyone provide me with a clear picture of the product line of this game
The Definitive Edition is the updated re-release of the game. The Windows version also includes the original release, now called Classic (unless you want the extra achievements, or to try a mod or standalone campaign that wasn't updated for the Definitive Edition, there is not much reason to play the original release).
Any copy of D:OS 2 will be the Definitive Edition.

The Divine Edition is the Definitive Edition of the game, plus the 'Divine Ascension' DLC content (soundtrack, a pdf map, art and lore books).

The Eternal Edition is a package consisting of the D:OS 2 Divine Edition, D:OS Enhanced Edition (not Classic) with its Collector's Edition extra content (soundtrack, design documents, art pack) and the earlier three games Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity and Divinity 2 Developer's Cut.
If you don't want the earlier games, you don't need the Eternal Edition.
If you do want the earlier games, and specifically want the original release of D:OS (it is 32 bit and uses DirectX 9; the EE became 64 bit and requires hardware support for Direct 11), it would be better to get the D:OS 2 Divine Edition and D:OS EE Collector's Edition separately; that would include all the same extras, though cost slightly more, as the D:OS EE CE is a 2 pack).


The Sir Lora DLC is not included with the game or in the Divine or Eternal editions (only being added with the Definitive Edition release). It was added for free to everyone who bought D:OS 2 before the DE release, but after it must be purchased separately.
As detailed above, the Divine Ascension DLC upgrades the standard game to the Divine Edition, and does not contain any in-game content.
Post edited November 22, 2019 by Raze_Larian
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murpes.727: Can anyone provide me with a clear picture of the product line of this game
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Raze_Larian: The Definitive Edition is the updated re-release of the game. The Windows version also includes the original release, now called Classic (unless you want the extra achievements, or to try a mod or standalone campaign that wasn't updated for the Definitive Edition, there is not much reason to play the original release).
Any copy of D:OS 2 will be the Definitive Edition.
Thank you for such a thorough and prompt reply!
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murpes.727: Can anyone provide me with a clear picture of the product line of this game
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Raze_Larian: The Definitive Edition is the updated re-release of the game. The Windows version also includes the original release, now called Classic (unless you want the extra achievements, or to try a mod or standalone campaign that wasn't updated for the Definitive Edition, there is not much reason to play the original release).
Any copy of D:OS 2 will be the Definitive Edition.

The Divine Edition is the Definitive Edition of the game, plus the 'Divine Ascension' DLC content (soundtrack, a pdf map, art and lore books).

The Eternal Edition is a package consisting of the D:OS 2 Divine Edition, D:OS Enhanced Edition (not Classic) with its Collector's Edition extra content (soundtrack, design documents, art pack) and the earlier three games Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity and Divinity 2 Developer's Cut.
If you don't want the earlier games, you don't need the Eternal Edition.
If you do want the earlier games, and specifically want the original release of D:OS (it is 32 bit and uses DirectX 9; the EE became 64 bit and requires hardware support for Direct 11), it would be better to get the D:OS 2 Divine Edition and D:OS EE Collector's Edition separately; that would include all the same extras, though cost slightly more, as the D:OS EE CE is a 2 pack).

The Sir Lora DLC is not included with the game or in the Divine or Eternal editions (only being added with the Definitive Edition release). It was added for free to everyone who bought D:OS 2 before the DE release, but after it must be purchased separately.
As detailed above, the Divine Ascension DLC upgrades the standard game to the Divine Edition, and does not contain any in-game content.
The way this game is sold is so messy that no amount of explanation can fully convince me I won't purchase something twice by mistake. It should be much simpler than the current situation. Just make two packages, one that contains everything for DOS2 and one that contains everything in the series, and remove all previous bundles from sale. Make it simple, less confusing.