Divinity: Original Sin Out on Steam Early Access, New Alpha Build Released

Not only has Divinity: Original Sin been released on Steam Early Access, for 39,99€/$39.99/£29.99 (or 59,99€/$59.99/£44.99, in case you’re interested in a duo pack) but a new build for the alpha has been released, introducing co-op multiplayer. How about the early access trailer?

And here’s a quote from the Divinity: Original Sin’s Kickstarter update page:

Cooperative multiplayer!

If you head over to your Steam library now, you’ll discover a new update for Divinity:Original Sin which makes it possible to explore the world of Rivellon in cooperative multiplayer. It’s a lot of fun, so you should definitely give it a shot!

There are now two alpha keys available on the Larian Vault for everybody who had the duo pack reward as part of their pledge. If your pledge didn’t include two keys but you have a friend you’d like to play with, you can get new keys via Steam Early Access.

For now, you can only play cooperative multiplayer with people who are in your friends list on Steam. Just invite them to your game (or alternatively, have them join your game). We’re aware that you’ll want a lot more options to filter people, kick people, chat with people etc…… and these will be added . Until we’re ready with those UI elements however, you’ll have to bear with the Steam interface.

Companions

We’ve added two new companions to Cyseal and more will be coming in the next weeks. You’ll find Jahan who’s a Demon Hunter in the library and Madora, the retired Source Hunteress in the tavern.

In addition to aiding you in combat, you’ll discover that they have quite a few things to say about the quests you’re on, perhaps even a bit too much. Should they become too chatty, you can always send them to the hall of heroes which has now also been opened up in your Homestead on the Shelter Plane at the end of time.

Speaking of your homestead, be sure to visit it at least twice during your play through – you’ll discover that Zix Zax likes to decorate. A lot.

Feel free to also check out the video included in the update.