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A new "montage" trailer from Divinity II - Ego Draconis features gameplay footage from our action/RPG sequel. The game features the ability to do battle as a dragon, which is featured heavily in the relatively short clip.

Just as a reminder, Divinity II – Ego Draconis is available now on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Be sure to visit www.honorofrivellon.com for tons of game and contest info!

Good news! An update for Divinity II – Ego Draconis is now live and available for download. The update addresses a variety of issues including fixes for game save files and a minor quest bug (The “Charlie the Goblin” quest).
Simply start the game on either Xbox LIVE* and accept the update.

Just as a reminder, Divinity II – Ego Draconis is available now on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC!

Patch 1.03 brings new features for Divinity II: Ego Draconis and fixes some bugs in the German, French, English, Italian and Spanish version. It also brings all language versions on the same patch level.

Gameobserver just posted their review for Divinity II and recommend it strongly, reflected in the 90% score they awarded. Here are two quotes:

"Simply put, if you love RPGs the way I do, you’ll love Divinity II"

"What on the surface looks like a run-of-the-mill European Action RPG (is there even such a thing??) is made unique through the inclusion of the summoned creature system, the Battle Tower, and the truly phenomenal and well thought out Dragon mode. Putting all of this together in one RPG without having the other aspects of the game suffer is truly a monumental feat and one that shouldn’t go unnoticed. If they find the right audience, Larian could make quite a name for itself creating sequels using the same formula. "

Icrontic.com reviewed Divinity II and while they don't gives scores, their impression was very favourable:

"Divinity II is a fun and unique take on the first person tactical RPG genre. Nice graphics, an interesting story, and a fluid development system make this a great example of the genre, even without the dragon gimmick...Divinity 2 is a must have game."

Gamingtruth also had a look and decided to award the game 90%. Here's what they had to say:

"Divinity II: Ego Draconis is a well done RPG, that brings a lot to the table. The title puts a new spin on the genre and will keep the user highly entertained with over 60 hours of gameplay. While the Dragon themed games are nothing new, the folks at Larian Studios are taking it to a higher level of expectations."

Fight for the Salvation of Rivellon Not Only as a Dragon Slayer, But As A Dragon!
Watch the Divinity II - Ego Draconis Launch Trailer HD online at GameTrailers.com.

PC GameZone reviewed Divinity II - Ego Draconis and rated it 84%. Here's a snip:

"The world is vast and beautiful, and is absolutely teaming with activity. Take off in one direction, and you may find yourself caught in an ambush. Head off somewhere else, and a quest opportunity may appear. Each quest is fulfilling and enjoyable in its own right; some may offer rare potions as a reward, while others will let you play mind games with NPCs. Particularly appealing for the devious player is DII’s telepathy feature."

To slay the dragon... you must become one in this sweeping action-RPG available now!

Cary, North Carolina – January 5, 2010 – cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce that Divinity II – Ego Draconis is now available in North America on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC! The sequel to the critically acclaimed fantasy RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II - Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human Dragon Slayer, but also as a powerful dragon!

The first review of the US version of Divinity II - Ego Draconis is just out, courtesy of hardcoregamer.com.
Their conclusion:

“A great way to kick off 2010 in gaming, Divinity II contains hours of playtime and fun to be had. You don’t want to miss this one.” Game score: 4/5.

CDV USA is pleased to announce the Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Game Demo Treasure Hunt” contest! Track down secret clues hidden inside the game’s demo and follow their trail around the web in a quest for real-world treasure and loot!

The Divinity II – Ego Draconis Demo is currently available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for Windows PC.

After playing through the demo, visit www.honorofrivellon.com and use the clues and tips to enter to win incredible prizes, including a Divinity II – Ego Draconis-themed Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft console, themed controllers, controller skins, game cards, in-game items and more!

More information about this contest and where to download the Divinity II - Ego Draconis demo (PC and XBox360) can be found here.

Larian Studios wishes you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Let 2010 be prosperous, successful, productive and full of professional achievements, positive emotions, and opportunities and may all your quests be fulfilled!

The English PC demo of Divinity II - Ego Draconis is now available at other demo links.
Click here for an overview.

The Divinity II - Ego Draconis Xbox360 demo is available at the Xbox LIVE channel from now on.
The approximately 1,3 GB sized demo is released with English voice overs plus English, French, Italian, German and Spanish texts. It gives you a grand impression of Rivellon, you can play the tutorial and explore Broken Valley.
The full version of the game will be released with English, French, Spanish and German voice overs.
On to Rivellon, you brave Dragon Knights!

Note: Depending on your home country it can take a few hours until the demo is available at your marketplace.

Dragon knights, prepare yourself! As of now, you can download the official PC demo on www.divinity2.com. The approximately 1,8 GB sized demo is available in English, French and German and gives you a glance at the first hours of the game. After the tutorial, you can start exciting adventures in the "Broken Valley".
On to Rivellon!

TestFreaks has kicked up their thorough review of Divinity II – Ego Draconis and they are really crazy about the game!
The overal score is 8/10 and here’s their conclusion:

“Divinity II Ego Draconis is a great game really, I thoroughly enjoyed playing it from start to finish. In fact I’m thinking about going back and playing it again just to do complete all of the side quests. If you’re a fan of dragons and RPG games then you’ll want to add this to your list of must-have games in 2010, and you won’t have to wait long either, the release date is early January.

The graphics are beautiful, the acting is decent and the storyline is interesting, you’ll want to keep playing to see what happens next that’s for sure.”

Master the character development of the Dragon Slayer and compete for your chance to win!

cdv Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the second round of its Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Feature Challenge! The ways of the Dragon Slayer are built upon combat, magic and mindreading and how you develop your character will largely determine your mighty victory or bitter defeat during your journey through Rivellon.

In this, the second round of the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Game Feature Challenge, master the Character Development of your Dragon Slayer by visiting www.honorofrivellon.com where aspiring Dragon Slayers will learn the secrets of Creature Creation, Mindreading, Attributes, Leveling Up and the Damage System, all to compete for a chance to win a variety of Divinity II – Ego Draconis-themed prizes, including themed controllers, controller skins, in-game bonuses and more!

The Italian game site EveryEye has published their review of Divinity II - Ego Draconis and rated the game 80%. Here's their (translated) conclusion:

"Divinity II - Ego Draconis is a pleasant surprise! The game shows many original ideas and the character development is intriguing and enjoyable. We recommended this game to all lovers of the RPG action-genre!"

Today CDV USA has released a new trailer for our upcoming Xbox 360 / PC Action-RPG, Divinity II - Ego Draconis. In this video, they showcase the Battle Tower, the player's home within the game, a place where you can upgrade your skills, learn new skills and much more. Watch the video to learn more about the mighty Battle Tower.

Also, be sure to enter the Divinity II - Ego Draconis Epic PC Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner will take home a custom Divinity II - Ego Draconis-themed PC! Contest registration and rules are available at - www.honorofrivellon.com.

Players who pre-order Divinity II - Ego Draconis for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft from GameStop will receive the exclusive Blood Echelon Armor and Weapon Set while supplies last. The pre-order program is available now through January 5, 2010. Pre-order program information is available at Gamestop.

Today we present you with 2 pieces of music by Kirill Pokrovsky, Larian Studios’ beloved court composer who previously won two “Outstanding Achievement in Music” awards for his beautiful Divine and Beyond Divinity scores. Kirill is back in Divinity II: Ego Draconis with more ambrosia for the ears.

Enjoy this preview of his latest work on the website and enjoy all his other magical melodies in the game!
You can find the two new tracks A New Dawn and Nasty Creatures and the Restless Guard in the media section under audio.

RPG France has published their Divinity II review in their November/December issue and they are very positive about the game.
Here's a (translated) snippet:

"The story in Divinity II is very interesting and well conceived. The possibility to read minds, of solving quests in different ways and the fact that you can transform into a dragon increases the game’s appeal even more. The difficulty is very well balanced and for once... you can really feel your character grow more powerful."

Russian game magazine Mania reviewed Divinity II - Ego Draconis and rated the game 85%.
Here's their (translated) conclusion:

"Larian Studios has converted their own old concepts, added fresh ideas like mind reading, and has given the player as many non-linear quests as possible. To impress even the most fastidious fans of the genre, they have given the player the chance to become a dragon. We think this adds up to more than enough for a great RPG game!"

Realgamer.net just posted their review of the English version of the game and seemed to like it, calling it "a truly great role-playing experience". Here's a snip:

"The story is driven forward with some good voice acting which can be quite comical at times, but also by some absolutely stunning cut-scenes which look like they’ve come straight from a CGI blockbuster movie. Quests are pretty original and instead of the simple retrieving of objects as in some roleplaying games...The game is absolutely huge! I invested between 30 to 35 hours in the game and still had many quests to undertake and visit some of the varied locations which range from small hamlets to intricate towns and sheer cliffs with camps littered throughout!"

cdv Software Entertainment USA and dtp entertainment are pleased to announce the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Epic PC Sweepstakes! Divinity II fans can now register to win epic loot by visiting www.honorofrivellon.com. The Grand Prize includes a custom Divinity II - Ego Draconis gaming PC, a NEC High Resolution LCD Desktop Display and an assortment of Divinity II- themed gear. Other prizes include desktop speakers, Logitech keyboard and mouse, and Divinity II mousepads and PC skins.

We are pleased to announce that Divinity II - Ego Draconis has gone gold in the US. The game allows players to take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer, a hero with the ability to transform into a dragon, and take to the skies to fight against an onslaught of deadly creatures while protecting the citizenry of the game's fantasy world. Divinity II - Ego Draconis will arrive in North American retail on January 5, 2010, and will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Games32.com reviewed the UK-version of Divinity II - Ego Draconis and rated the game 88%. Here’s their stellar conclusion:

"If you are even remotely interested in playing a top quality RPG, with a narrative that hasn't been told and retold in every single game of the genre, then you shouldn't miss Divinity 2: Ego Draconis. For a company that doesn't spin millions, Larian Studios delivered a real gem, a sequel that surpasses the original in every imaginable way and should please even the most fastidious gamers."

Gamercc has reviewed Divinity II, stating that Divinity II is a very good RPG indeed. Here’s their conclusion:

"We kunnen duidelijk stellen dat Divinity 2 een aangename game is geworden. Fans van dit genre zullen dan ook met plezier deze game gaan uitspelen. De manier van personalisatie van je karakter en het omvormen tot draak zorgt voor vele uren plezier, en dat in een mooi grafisch jasje. Dragon Age Origins kan er in ieder geval niet tegen op!"

"We can confidently state that Divinity 2 has turned out to be a very enjoyable game that fans of the genre will no doubt delight in finishing. Character development and human-to-dragon gameplay account for many hours of fun, draped in beautiful graphics. Dragon Age Origins is no match for this one!"

Mastertronic has announced tomorrow's release of Divinity II - Ego Draconis on PC and Xbox360.

Neil McKenna, Product Director of Mastertronic says “We are proud to present the new instalment in the highly rated Divinity series, Divinity II - Ego Draconis on PC and Xbox 360. The game is built around a multifaceted quest structure, which places you in the centre of the adventure to creating your own unique story. Divinity II is the game that fans of the big epic role playing games have always wanted to play and it successfully delivers an RPG experience that both the fans of the classic series and new players will love.”

The Russian LKI game magazine has posted their review of Divinity II and is crazy about the game. They rewarded the game with an Editor’s Choice Award and a fantastic game score of 90%!
Here's their conclusion:

"Divinity II is the excellent sequel to the excellent role-playing game Divine Divinity. Cheerful and very serious at the same time, it sends us to determine the fate of millions in the world Rivellon where comes the final battle between good and evil. Storyline twists, attention to details and the transformation into a dragon - it is only a small part of the Divinity II dignity".

The height of melee art: watch the warrior in action! Our weekly update shows you the warrior, armored to the teeth, on its way through a cave crawling with monsters.

Just over two weeks after releasing Divine Divinity, Good Old Games (GOG) presents the second installment of the series: Beyond Divinity! Beyond Divinity is a very accessible computer RPG, featuring a deep storyline and a highly interactive world. In Beyond Divinity, you are held to be tortured... soul forged with a Death Knight... trapped on hellish Nemisis... But it's a whole lot of fun!

For more information on Beyond Divinity, click here.
To download Beyond Divinity, click here.

A video interview with Larian Studios' Game Director Swen Vincke is to be found at G4TV. Swen speaks about the dragon-morphing in Divinity II - Ego Draconis.

Italian game site Spazio Games has posted their review of Divinity II and enjoyed it very much. Game score: 82%.
Here's what they write about the game:

"The Belgian developers have managed to pull out of the hat an excellent role-playing game! (...) providing many hours of fun to fans and proposing an adventure accessible to novices. The excellent soundtrack plunges you into the world of Rivellon making it very difficult to go back to reality."

9Lives has just posted their review of Divinity II and enjoyed it very much. Here is their conclusion:

"It was a long wait for Divinity II but it was worth it. It's a solid RPG in a wonderfully constructed world. It's alive and bustling; fighting is well-designed and novelties like 'mindread' are actually a surplus instead of some gimmick. Flying around like a dragon, spewing fire is the icing on the cake."

After last weeks video from a quest for Richard of Aleroth, we have a little more action in stock for you this time: Get an impression of the wizard in this weeks gameplay video. Play with the elements while campaigning against the enemy heavily armed!
Enjoy!

"La gran y grata sorpresa del ano en el género del rol" or "The big surprise of the year in the RPG genre"!

Three weeks ago, the people behind the US website Crave Online were presented with a demonstration of Divinity II and were duly impressed by the game’s eye for detail and the scope of the story. Today Crave Online talks with Larian’s C.E.O. Swen Vincke about Divinity II in general and what it’s like to be a dragon.
Watch the video preview here.

Russian game site Gameslife.ru recently had an interview with Farhang Namdar, Lead Game Designer for Divinity II – Ego Draconis.
Here’s a snippet in English:

Q: Nowadays there's tendency to make RPG characters more or less believable. Brutal warriors covered with scars and tattoos are true trademark of present RPG generation. But in Divinity 2 we can see sleek well-groomed heroes who wear shiny, fancy armor. Why had you chosen to give up naturalism and create noble rosy-cheeked warriors?
A: We mustn’t forget that the game has its’ own universe and also how far are you willing to go in the design process to make it realistic. As far as the puzzles and dialogs in the game are concerned we tried to keep them light and funny so having these bruised and cut warriors wouldn’t have fitted the context immediately.

The very popular Russian game site progames.mail.ru has reviewed Divinity II - Ego Draconis and they love the game!
Here's the key quote from the review:

"In the end we got a very diverse RPG that is phenomenally rich in terms of features, and will interest fans of Diablo; players who like to interact with NPCs; explore the game world; and finally, those who have always wanted to fly through the heavens as a proud Dragon or to find out what that beautiful girl really thinks about them [through mindread - Larian]."

This time, our weekly update provides you with a little insight on a quest for Richard of Aleroth. You will see, how you can use the romantic feelings of a guard for your own purpose via the mindreading ability. The video is just under four minutes long and is now available in the media section.

We're pleased to announce that a remastered version of Divine Divinity is now available for digital download at Good Old Games.

Divine Divinity is the game that started the entire Divinity series, and received worldwide critical acclaim by both press and gamers. The game sports a massive world with diverse locations to explore, an enthralling storyline offering weeks of gameplay, plus a great atmosphere, augmented by an outstanding musical score.
Simply put, if you like RPGs, you cannot miss this one!

For more information on Divine Divinity, click here.
To download Divine Divinity, click here.

Many thanks to all who got inspired by the Dragon, and with their beautiful creations put the Rembrandts and Michelangeloes of this world to shame!

The winners for the English contest can be found here, for the German contest here and for the French contest here.
Congratulations and enjoy!

Vandal Online awards the Xbox360 version 85% and says "the wait to live as a dragon has been worth it".

Meristation said that "Divinity II is an excellent RPG that takes the best elements of Divine Divinity and updates them in a imagantive game full of flavor and personality. Engaging combat system, a rich character development, interesting sidequests... all are the bricks of a very solid game..." and says "Muy Bueno - 8/10" !

3DJuegos continues stating that "Divinity II is a pleasant surprise. A solid RPG with fun gameplay and a nice and genuine proposal." Game score: 8/10.

A new gameplay video is now available for you. Watch, how mindreading can ease many quests for you - and the strange things you can find in some cooking pots. But just see for yourself. Have fun!

A quick reminder: Our "Draw Me A Dragon" contest ends today. Until midnight, you still have the chance to vote for the best drawings in the english, french and german boards.

From today till the 28th of October, you, the community can vote for the best creations. On the 29th of October we will announce the winners! Vote for the dragon you think is the funniest, the most bizarre, the most fancy one, or just the best dragon.
Voting can be done in the English forum, the German forum and the French one. Good luck to all the creators!

US site Crave Online recently saw a demonstration of Divinity II and posted their impressions.
Here's a snippet:

"What really stood out was how detailed the game was...The bottom line is as follows: the game looks gorgeous, and the story is deep."

Be sure to check out their site next monday when they post a video preview!
Read the full article here.

French RPG specialist site RPGFrance.com has reviewed Divinity II, stating that Divinity II is a very good RPG.
Here's their conclusion:

"En conclusion, Divinity II - Ego Draconis est très bon RPG où accomplir chaque quête est vraiment un plaisir. Les dialogues sont vraiment excellents, avec un humour rafraichissant sans être potache ou hors de propos. La transformation en dragon est un plus intéressant. Tout fan de RPG se doit de s’essayer au titre de Larian studio. L’attente fût longue mais le jeu en valait la chandelle."

or translated

"To conclude, Divinity II - Ego Draconis is a very good RPG where solving each quest is very satisfying. The dialogues are excellent, with a refreshing portion of humor put in, but without going too far. The transformation into a dragon is an extra bonus. Every RPG fan should try this new Larian title . It was a long wait, but it was worth it."

Two more french reviews came to our attention, both praising the accessibility of the game and saying it's a great fit for all audiences.

Tom's Games - Score 16/20

"Risen à peine sorti, voilà que les amateurs de RPG voient débarquer un autre titre de qualité : Divinity II - Ego Draconis. Il pourrait bien ravir un grand nombre de joueurs grâce à ses multiples qualités indéniables. Joli, grand, sympathique à suivre et à prendre en main, Divinity 2 : Ego Draconis est une bonne surprise. Il ravira les amateurs de RPG-action. Et il serait dommage de le manquer."

"Risen is hardly out, and already RPG fans are being treated to another quality title - Divinity II - Ego Draconis. It could very well appeal to a large number of players thanks to its many qualities. Beautiful, large, fun to play through and easy to access. Divinity 2:Ego Draconis is a good surprise. It will appeal to fans of action RPGs, and it would be a pity if you miss out on it."

Read the full article at Tom's Games.

PC JEUX - Score 80%

"Divinity II se distingue par ses graphismes très réussis et détaillés. Le jeu possède vraiment une patte, un cachet unique... Divinity II pourrait devenir le parfait petit RPG tout public."

"Divinity II distinguishes itself by its succesful and very detailed graphics. The game really has a unique feel to it... Divinity II could very well become the perfect RPG for all audiences."

PC Jeux magazine

Gamespot has posted up a preview of Divinity II – Ego Draconis along with a gameplay movie in the Orobas Fjords, a very important area for zeppelin trade across Rivellon, but this does not guarantee that it’s a safe place to be…
Here’s their conclusion:

“Divinity II's focus on world-building and a narrative that puts importance on the consequences of players' actions look to make it a natural fit for fantasy fans who don't currently get enough dragon in their gaming diet.”

Jeuxactu has just posted their review on Divinity II –Ego Draconis. The reviewer was very positive about the game, giving it a splendid score of 17/20.
If your French skills are decent enough then head over to Jeuxactu. Here’s a quote:

"Tout cela respire l'amour du travail bien fait et la recherche permanente de l'originalité. Le résultat des courses est sans appel : Divinity II possède une forte personnalité et se montre diablement attachant. Les paysages et les musiques oniriques, ainsi que les dialogues intégralement doublés, participent également à cette réussite éclatante."

Jeuxvideo reviewed Divinity II - Ego Draconis and was positively surprised by it. It's in French, but the reviewer (who rated it 16/20) like the game a lot:

"D'une manière générale, Divinity II fait la part belle à l'exploration et récompense toujours les joueurs inquisiteurs d'un petit coffre caché ou d'un volume contenant de précieuses informations sur l'histoire de Rivellon."

"Mais la meilleure idée de Divinity II est encore la fameuse transformation en dragon, qui promet de voler dans les airs tout en crachant des boules de feu. [...] L'expérience est effectivement grisante, grâce au sentiment de puissance procuré et à la liberté de mouvement offerte."

Gamekult reviewed Divinity II - Ego Draconis and had a lot of fun playing the game.
Here’s some of what they had to say:

"Divinity II offre tout ce que les fans du genre peuvent attendre : des quêtes par paquet de douze, des bastons nombreuses et efficaces, des centaines d'armes à enchanter, des potions plein l'inventaire et même, en cadeau au fond du baril, des passages shoot'em up dans la peau d'un dragon taille XXL."

And

"Agrémenté d'une durée de vie s'étalant sur plusieurs dizaines d'heures de jeu, il bénéficie en outre d'une réalisation soignée et d'une série de décors franchement réussis qui ne tombent jamais dans la répétition."

Kotaku has posted their impressions about Divinity II - Ego Draconis.
Here’s their conclusion:

“Overall I enjoyed my time with Ego Draconis. Even running the Xbox 360 version on my standard definition TV was a smooth experience, and it looks to be a solid RPG experience. (…) I'm really looking forward to tearing around the fictional world as a dragon to see how many things I can wreck or upset with my fireball breath.”

Gameslife.ru has just posted a video preview about Divinity II - Ego Draconis.
For those among you not speaking Russian: they say that, while Bioware is known as a monster developing studio making great games, Larian Studios can certainly compete for the title of RPG specialists!

Even when you don't understand Russian, keep on watching the video preview, as you can see some in-game footage.

A new Divinity II - Ego Draconis trailer has just been released for your viewing pleasure. Watch the trailer at gametrailers.com.

Draw us a dragon and win a fantastic prize!
We want the funniest, most bizarre, most fancy, or just the best dragon you can offer! We want you to create a dragon exclusively with the tools from MS Paint, yes!
Have a look here how to participate and which fantastic prize you can win!

Gamecentral has released an exclusive interview with Swen Vincke on Divinity II - Ego Draconis, in which the reasoning behind some design choices is explained, and the interviewer is being told why chocolate is bad for him!

The German Xbox 360®-version of the great RPG success “Divinity II - Ego Draconis” is now in shops!.
The spealized press describes Divinity II - Ego Draconis as a „role playing surprise of the year“ (GameStar, Award for „special quests quality“) as well as an „extraordinary and varied role playing game“ (PC Games) and has received several awards.

The German magazine Gamepro reviewed the German Xbox360® version of Divinity II - Ego Draconis and awarded it 82% whereas SFT magazine awarded it 85%.

Divinity II - Ego Draconis combines action-packed, varied gameplay with a deep, diverse quest structure that branches out into many directions, a world where every decision has a consequence on how the game proceeds. Read more...

"Will it be a crap-ton of fun to play? Unless something changes drastically, hell yes."

Click here for some unsalted opinion on Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinty and of course Divinity II: Ego Draconis.

Divinity II fans in Spain, who are anxiously awaiting the release of the game are using their energy in a very creative way. Yo Dragon (or: I, Dragon) is the collaborative writing effort, or “Social Open Book”, currently available at SoopBook.com based on Divinity II: Ego Draconis. Read more...

German site Extreme Players just reviewed Divinity II: Ego Draconis and awarded it 86%, stating that the gameplay is very engaging and the story very motivating. Or in German:

"Packend, spannend - so präsentiert sich das Gameplay von Divinity II: Ego Draconis. Ein hoher Motivationsfaktor, getrieben durch die Story und ein aufgelöstes Klassensystem fesseln einen am System."

"Divinity II: Ego Draconis is one of these titles that wasn't placed in the spotlights enough, and thus becomes a RPG surprise! This RPG, with a story based on evil, darkness, dragon slayers and dragon knights convinces because of it's cool gameworld, cool quests, lots of variety, many details, excellent acting and - very important - dragon flight. My god, how have I missed that ever since Drakan - order of the flame."

or in German:

"Divinity II: Ego Draconis ist einer dieser Titel, der nie so recht ins große Rampenlicht rückte - und so zu einer Rollenspiel-Überraschung wird! Denn das Rollenspiel rund um das Böse, die Dunkelheit, Drachenritter und Drachentöter überzeugt durch eine tolle Spielwelt, tolle Aufgaben, allerlei Abwechslung, viele Details, eine grandiose Vertonung und - ganz wichtig - Drachenflugpassagen. Meine Güte, was habe ich die seit Drakan - Der Orden der Flamme vermisst!"

Factornews just posted a new preview of Divinity II - it's based on the German version as they didn't have the French code yet, but they seemed to like what they played so far:

"Si Koch Media assure un aussi bon suivi pour la version française du jeu, on tient là une des valeurs sûres pour cette fin d'année."

which translates to

"If the French publisher follows up well on the French version, then this is a must have for the end of the year."

Given that the French voice recordings are in our opinion very good with a star cast, we think they won't be disappointed.

"There is so much more within Divinity II, that I could talk for hours about the game"

and

"Go now, pre-order Divinity II: Ego Draconis for either the 360 or PC… don’t make me fly to your fortress and unleash my deadly breath upon it"

If you ever come across a beautiful landscape painting in Rivellon, it is most likely of the Broken Valley. And you would not want to make anything but friends here if you truly value your life. Check out the location section for more.

The patch version 1.02 has been released and is available on the official Divinity II website. This patch includes tweaks and several bug and balancing fixes.

We are proud to announce the first French fansite dedicated to Divinity II: Ego Draconis: Divinity France.

The fansite is wonderfully presented with tons of media and information and will spread the Dragon fever even further, especially in their native country. Thank you to the team behind this fansite!

View this page for an overview of all the Divinity II: Ego Draconis fansites. If you have a fansite and you want it announced, please send an email to fansites@larian.com

The biggest city in Rivellon, Aleroth is both spoken of as a mighty bastion of hope and dreams, and also as the capital of treachery and corruption, depending on whom you speak to. All about Aleroth at the Location section.

Well then, Dragon Knights, with all these information you can now start your journey to Rivellon!

MonkeyLabs is getting quite some attention by the mainstream press and even made it to Belgian national news. Check out the contributions that were aired last night by clicking here.

German magazine Gamepro reviewed the German Xbox360 version of Divinity II - Ego Draconis and awarded it 82% whereas SFT magazine reviewed the same version, and awarded it 85%. Here's a snip:

"außergewöhnliches, spannendes und abwechslungsreiches Rollenspiel mit vielen frischen Ideen und einer grandiosen Sprachausgabe"

which translates to:

"An extraordinary and exciting RPG filled with variation, fresh ideas and grandiose voice acting"

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If you need a quick summary about Divinity II - Ego Draconis, then be sure to check out this new feature trailer which neatly explains the game in 3:57 minutes. Click here to watch the trailer.

He will test both the endurance and wits of any who dare to trespass on her halls. This is a magnificent and ancient building, yet its atmosphere reeks of treachery and decay: Learn more about Maxos Temple.

Once a glorious Battle Tower, the Lovis’ citadel tower is now a cacophony of ancient tricks, traps and puzzles, some obvious, some hidden from plain view. The tower is not the sort of place a night stalker should consider infiltrating: Learn more about the Lovis Tower.

In addition there will be two more gorgeous panoramic screenshots, giving you a fantastic view of the dark dungeons of Rivellon, and also a great view of the flying fortresses.

A place rife with myth and awe, Sentinel Island still, to this day, houses the greatest Battle Tower of all time. Get to know more about Sentinel Island.

In addition there will be two new panoramic screenshots, which give you a fantastic view of and on the Battletower! Experience more of the gorgeously designed inner and outer area of the Battletower, from which you can see the developer's love for details.

Swiss gaming site GBASE reviewed the German version of Divinity II - Ego Draconis and came to the conclusion that they liked it a lot, rating it 85% and saying in their conclusion:

"Zusammen mit den sehr gut gemachten Zwischensequenzen ergibt sich hier eines der besten Rollenspiele, die das Jahr 2009 bislang in der Statistik verbuchen kann."

or translated:

"Together with the really well done cut-scenes, this is an RPG that will go down the annals as one of the best RPGs of 2009."

Famous among the denizens and adventurers of Rivellon, are those that have visited the legendary Farglow or perhaps even know someone who has! Stories of this mythical place warrant at least one or two flagons of the finest beer and are much sought after - Learn more about Farglow in the Location-Section!

In addition we are delivering terrific 360°-Screenshots in today’s update: Whereas you move on one trough idyllic mountain landscapes, you get attacked by dragon elfs on a continuous screenshot in front of the Battle Tower.

In the Meet the Makers-Section Koen van Mierlo, who is responsible for art & visuals, will answer some questions.

4Players reviewed Divinity II as well and was positively surprised by it. It's in German, but the reviewer (who rated it 82%) stated more than once that he never expected the game to be that much fun.

"Wow - I never expected Divinity II - Ego Draconis to be so much fun. The relatively simple game concept is so addictive that it just sucks you in. You really want to continue playing to become, step by step, an important dragon knight, a cause for which you'll destroy hordes of monsters."

Recommending Divinity II - Ego Draconis warmly to every RPG fan, there's an extensive video review to be found at Sevengames.de Even if you don't speak German, it should give you a good overview of what you can expect.

Looki.de, rating it 82%, stated that "Without a question, Divinity II: Ego Draconis is a good RPG that's fun."

Gamestar who awarded the game 83% also offers some extensive video coverage, highlighting many areas of the game.

Krawall.de awarded the game 81%, saying that "Divinity 2 is a good and beautiful RPG that I enjoyed playing very much"

Many German fans have also uploaded footage on Youtube. If you're not afraid of some spoilers, try searching YouTube with "Divinity II Ego Draconis."

‘Become the Dragon!’, that is Divinity II – Ego Draconis’ credo, and now, more than ever, you can live up to this battle cry when robed in the elegant attire available at deutschrock!

And what cup of coffee could be complete when it is not served in a Divinity II mug, adorned as it is with the fiercest creatures that populate the lands of Rivellon? So have a look at our brand new merchandise and immerse yourself in the world of the Dragon.

This patch upgrades the German edition of Divinity II – Ego Draconis to version 1.01 and includes new features and tweaks, and several bug and balancing fixes.

German magazine Gamestar has released the first extensive review of Divinity II - Ego Draconis.

Awarding it 83% and a Gamestar award, three reviewers state their opinion. Here's a snip from what they had to say (in German):

"Dieses Spiel ist für mich bisher die positive Überraschung dieses Jahres! Was hier an Spielwitz lauert, was an frischen Ideen aufgetischt wird, ohne dass bewährte Genre-Standards auf dem »Innovationen um jeden Preis«-Altar geopfert werden, das geht kaum auf eine Drachenhaut."

The little German we know tells us that they think Divinity II - Ego Draconis is the positive surprise of the year, and that what's shown here in terms of fresh ideas and innovation without sacrificing genre standards is really cool.

The last in the series of the cinematic story trailers for Divinity II – Ego Draconis raises the stakes for our hero.

The latest Server Down Show, currently available at GameStar.de, features Petra Schmitz who talks about her experiences with Divinity II: Ego Draconis. The little German we understand tells us that she likes the game a lot and especially enjoyed the many side-quests the game features. There's also some new footage of the game to be seen. Have a look for yourselves, and let us know if we interpreted it correctly in our forums.

This week we dig a bit deeper into the world of Rivellon. About a mile deeper actually, as we present an awesome new 3d shot from one of Divinity II's terrifying dungeons. Check it out to get a first impression of the dark and foreboding places you will be exploring in a few months time!

And this is what Farhang Namdar, Lead Game Designer has to say about this week's screenshot:

"Flying as a dragon is awesome. Destroying enemy emplacements as an airborne, fire breathing lizard is a great way to blow off some steam, but sometimes, you really just can't beat a good, old fashioned dungeon crawl! Shapeshift to your human form, and you can explore many different labyrinths within the world of Rivellon, searching for treasure, avoiding traps and generally laying the smackdown on any nasty denizens you come across. Load up with supplies and prepare to face some of the most fiendish and deadly catacombs you have ever taken steps into!"

We at Larian love our dungeons almost as much as our dragons, we remember plotting out our own maps on graph paper in the far and distant past, and we hope that you will clearly see this passion shine through in the final game! We really wanted to convey that classic dungeoneering experience, enriched with physical challenges and brain cracking puzzles with all the modern production values that you would expect, but most importantly, its FUN.

Enter freely and of your own will, adventurer!"

Finally prepare for Friday, when the final Act of the epic Divinity II Cinematic Trailer will reveal new pieces of the story.
Have fun!

Eurogamer has posted a very positive preview of our upcoming RPG Divinity II – Ego Draconis along with a bunch of new screenshots. They praise the dynamic fighting system, the depth of the story and the humor.

"Divinity 2 ist für mich der große Geheimtipp des diesjährigen Rollenspiel-Herbstes. Das Spiel macht sehr vieles, sehr richtig. Die Story offenbart eine angenehme Erzähltiefe, die Kämpfe wirken dynamisch und die Aufgaben anspruchsvoll. Hinzu kommt eine dicke Prise Humor, die sogar vor dem von Monty Python bekannten Killer-Karnickel nicht halt macht. Ich mag es, wenn sich Entwickler und ihr Spiel nicht zu ernst nehmen."

"Divinity II: Ego Draconis is the big surprise of upcoming RPG’s this autumn. The game does many things right in many ways. The story reveals a pleasant depth, the fights are dynamic and the quests are fastidious. Add some great humor on top of that (which doesn’t stop short of Monty Python’s Killer Rabbit). I like it when the developers don’t take themselves and their game too serious."

Swiss gamesite Gbase is also enamored with the deep story, the character development, the graphics and the combat.

“Spieler mit Sinn für raffinierte Geschichten werden daher in diesem Sommer ein Rollenspiel präsentiert bekommen, das neben allen klassischen Elementen wie Charakterentwicklung, Kampf, Fabelwesen und Sammlerwut auch ein paar neue, originelle Einschläge mitbringt.”

“Players with a sense for refined stories, are presented with a game that doesn’t only offer all the classical RPG elements (such as character development, fights, fabulous creatures and loot fever), but also introduces some new and original features.”

Krawall also previewed the game and thinks Divinity II: Ego Draconis is really beautiful. They gave us the preliminary rating of good and the following conclusion:

„Divinity II“ ist wirklich hübsch geworden. [...] Es bietet weite Landschaften, idyllische Flüsschen und sehr schöne, volumetrische Lichteffekte.

„Divinity II has really become very pretty. The game offers faraway landscapes, idyllic rivers and very beautiful, volumetric light effects.”

The German PC version for our new role playing game Divinity II: Ego Draconis went Gold!

After more than three years development time the PC version of our new role playing game Divinity II: Ego Draconis has reached the gold master status and is now in production.

Divinity II - Ego Draconis appears for the PC in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a standard version and a collector's edition on the 24th July 2009.

On this Friday we again release a part of the epic Divinity II Cinematic Trailer: Get to know the story behind Rivellon, the Dragon Slayers and Dragon Knight even more.

Today’s update is about a new vista of Rivellon. You are now able to get a panoramic view of the Divinity universe with the brand-new 360 degree screenshots in the brand-new 360 degree screenshot section, which will be updated regularly.

In addition there will be a new podcast: Larian’s Lead Game Designer Farhang Namdar introduces “FUME Design”, the Freedom, Universe, Motivation and Enemies concept.

The next upcoming event is on Friday: Act II of the epic Divinity Cinematic Trailer will be released!
Keep your eyes peeled!

The countdown has started: On Friday we’re going to present you the first of three acts of the epic Divinity II: Ego Draconis-trailers – on the official website. Don’t lose your senses, when the trailer gets you deep into the story of Damian and Rivellon. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Two new NPCs are still waiting in the creature and NPC-section: the relentless warrior Rhode and the once famed Dragonknight Talana. In addition, Larian’s Lead Game Designer Farhang Namdar introduces “Damian” in a brandnew podcast.