We are Larian Studios, developers of Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3, and we are proud to announce that Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 on August 31, 2023!
The land of Faerûn is besieged by a hostile, otherworldly force known as the Mind Flayers. Their army grows with every brain they infect with parasitic tadpoles, a creature now writhing deep within your own mind. You become one of them: a monster feared in many worlds. But as their corruption grows within you, mysterious new powers also increase.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a next-gen cinematic RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. It’s a true Dungeons & Dragons experience in video game form, and the long-awaited third installment in the Baldur’s Gate series. Whether you’ve been waiting for this game for over 20 years or the previous sentence is a mystery to you, adventure awaits in Baldur’s Gate 3’s story of brotherhood and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the attraction of absolute power.
Create your own character or be part of a dream team of handcrafted Origin characters, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and worldview. Their stories intersect with the overall narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end with redemption, salvation, dominance, or many other outcomes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is our biggest cinematic epic yet, and it’s designed to be played solo or with friends. With split-screen co-op for up to two players on a PS5, or up to four players online, you and your chosen allies can combine forces in battle or split up to follow your own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of mayhem when your friends least expect it.
Our trailer gave you your first look at General Ketheric Thorm, one of the three main antagonists you’ll encounter as you journey through the Forgotten Realms. Ketheric is a man with complex ambitions and motivations, so in researching his voice we knew we needed to work with a renowned character actor who could deliver the kind of nuanced performance we were looking for – so we decided to cast JK Simmons. (Whiplash, Spider-Man). One take and we knew we had made the right call. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look:
We’ll be introducing two more antagonists to you over the next few months – keep an eye out. (But definitely close your eyes if someone approaches with something resembling a tadpole.)
Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 on August 31, 2023, but if you can’t wait to gather your party and go on an adventure, you can pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition or Baldur’s Gate 3: Deluxe Edition today to get a grab. get a head start on your Forgotten Realms journey on August 28.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition
Each collector’s edition contains:
- A digital copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition
- Custom Sticker Sheet
- 25cm Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama
- 160-page hardcover art book
- Faerûn Cloth Map
- Original D&D inspired character sheet set
- Metal tadpole keychain
- Magic: The Gathering Booster
- Custom-engraved metal D20, plus an in-game version!
- Certificate of authenticity
By pre-ordering the Collector’s Edition, you’ll also receive Deluxe Edition content, including 72-hour early access to Act I of Baldur’s Gate 3 at launch. All pre-orders will ship in time for launch.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition
This all-digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 contains:
- Playable Bard Song Pack
- Exclusive in-game dice skin
- An Adventurer’s Pouch containing supplies to get you started on your journey
- Digital downloads of Baldur’s Gate 3 soundtrack, art book and character sheets
- 72-hour early access to Baldur’s Gate 3 Act I on August 31, 2023
Plus this Divinity: Original Sin II inspired item pack:
- Shapeshifter Mask: Allows you to change race and appearance on the fly, inspired by Fane
- Cape of the Red Prince: Cape inspired by the Red Prince
- Bard Merryweather’s Lute: Playable instrument inspired by Lohse
- Outlaw Thief’s Hand: Dagger inspired by Sebille
- Bicorne of the sea beast: Beast inspired headgear
- Paintings by Rivellon: Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms
