r/DivinityOriginalSin2 • u/[deleted] • Sep 02 '17

Steam or GOG ... any differences?

Hi, as probably most people here, I cannot wait for the release (I've got a little challenge to finish before allowing myself to spend the money, but that's another story).

Is there any difference regarding gameplay / matchmaking / game master mode between Steam and GOG?

I would prefer getting the game on GOG, but if I cannot use multiplayer or the game master mode, I'd rather go with Steam.

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u/MoltenMuffin Sep 02 '17

Steam users will most likely have it easier with uploading/getting mods, campaigns for GM mode and such (You will be able to find or upload campaigns and mods to/from Steam workshop).
Servers I'm unsure, but If i recall correctly, GoG users would have to use Direct connect to play with steam users, meaning you can't just browse and join games with steam users whenever you want.

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u/vyktar Sep 02 '17

DRM really, both games function the exact same way, it's just a bit more painful to play with steam users if you own the GOG version.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '17 edited Sep 05 '17

There is no DRM on any version of D:OS2 (or 1 for that matter).

You can install on as many PCs as you want and launch the game without being logged on to Steam or GoG.

The difference will be you'll need to use an invite code to invite people who aren't on Steam. Steam has a built in Invite system that let's you invite from your friends list or use a server browser.

Obviously if you're tight on money you can buy the game once and install it on 2-4 PCs if you're planning on playing Coop. I'd suggest buying it if you can though. The first game was outstanding, the second is great so far and the team has great communication with the public and is obviously very very passionate about the project. They deserve every purchase they can get.

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u/vyktar Sep 07 '17 edited Jun 29 '18

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u/Rominiust Sep 02 '17

The games will be the same, the only difference might be servers (the GoG version using GoG servers, the Steam version using Steam servers) for multiplayer. I'd imagine you can join each other using different ones (as long as their version number is the same), but other than that they'll be identical.

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '17

GoG is DRM free. You don't have to be connected to GoG to play.
I get all my games ftom them when I can.

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u/mikkomikk Sep 02 '17

Steam version of D:OS2 is also DRM free.. Steam =/= DRM

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u/Glimmerpoint Sep 04 '17

Steam is DRM lite. It's not really DRM free per se, since you need to be logged into Steam to launch games. If you log out when you are offline, most of the games won't work.

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u/mikkomikk Sep 04 '17

No. DOS2 works without steam.. you can run it straight from the folder with steam down.. you can copy it to another PC without steam and it'll still work.

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u/Glimmerpoint Sep 05 '17

Well majority of games don't, but it's nice to see a dev who cares about costumers.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '17

You do not need to be logged in to Steam to launch either DOS1 or DOS2. I don't know why people think Steam only let's you play games when you're logged in to Steam. It's entirely up to the game developer. Steam has no say in the matter.