Baldur’s Gate 3 is sprinting towards the official launch and completing the three-year Early Access period for PC. The game was originally scheduled for release on August 31st, but Larian Studios has taken one of the most unusual steps in the game publishing world: it has shortened the wait for the PC and Mac platforms to August 3rd.
The PS5 version has been delayed by a week compared to the original launch window and will now arrive on September 6th. Although an Xbox version has been confirmed as being in development, Larian Studios has not revealed when the title will be available for that system.
If you’d like to pre-order the game ahead of release, we’ve provided several links below. For those who want even more goodies, we’ve also checked out the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of the game.
Where to pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3?
On PC and Mac, you can pre-order the basic version of Baldur’s Gate 3 from Steam and GOG (Good Old Games) for $59.99. If you buy the game on GOG, you will get a DRM-free version, so you can run the game on your computer without a launcher.
Baldur’s Gate 3 will be available for streaming via Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service (if you buy a Steam copy), which is good news if you don’t have a computer powerful enough to run the game.
Do you own a PS5? At the start, Baldur’s Gate 3 is only available as a digital title, so your purchase options are quite simply limited to the PlayStation Store. It costs $69.99. On Sony’s PlayStation BlogAccording to Larian Studios, the PS5 version will run at 60 frames per second.
Where to pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition?
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Image: Larian Studios, Wizards of the Coast
Larian Studios has a Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3and PC players who already own or pre-order the game before release day at the regular price of $59.99 gets everything automatically that this updated version offers (see below).
On the PS5, however, the upgrade costs $79.99. For PS5 users, it’s not as bad as it sounds. In addition to the goodies, you’ll get 3 days of Early Access starting September 3rd. PC players will not get three-day early access at launch on August 3rd.
The following is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition:
- Divinity Bard Song Pack
- Exclusive dice theme
- Treasures from the Rivellon Pack
- Adventurer’s Pouch
- Digital OST (Original Soundtrack)
- Digital art book
- Digital Drawing Sheets
Where to pre-order the Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition?
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The Collector’s Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 costs $269.99 for PC or PS5 and includes a digital version of the game, some physical goods, and all digital items mentioned in the previous section. Currently the stock is only available in the Larian Studios merch store and is sold out. You can enter your email address on the website to be notified when stock becomes available.
Here’s what you get:
- A custom sticker sheet
- A 25cm tall Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama
- A 160-page hardcover art book
- A cloth map of Faerûn
- A set of D&D inspired Origin character sheets
- A metal tadpole keychain
- A Magic: The Gathering booster pack
- A custom engraved metal D20 based on the dice from Baldur’s Gate 3
- A certificate of authenticity
- Collector’s Edition owners will receive an exclusive in-game skin based on the physical Metal D20.
