As is the norm for gaming these days, there are multiple versions of Baldur’s Gate 3, coming with various degrees of digital and physical swag depending on how much money you’re willing to pay. In addition, there are preorder bonuses and rewards for subjecting yourself to Twitch streams. We’ll catalog all the versions of Baldur’s Gate 3 you can buy and provide information on what their contents are.
Baldur’s Gate 3 launches on August 3rd for PC and September 6th on PlayStation 5.
What Platforms is Baldur’s Gate 3 On - Baldur’s Gate 3 Launch Dates¶
Baldur’s Gate 3 is launching on PC (Steam and GOG) on August 3rd, 2023. The PlayStation 5 version launches on September 6th, 2023. It is slated to launch on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X later (TBA 2024).
Baldur’s Gate 3 Base Game Contents¶
For those who aren’t interested in digital or physical doodads, there’s the standard version of Baldur’s Gate 3. It comes with nothing but the base game for $59.99 on PC and $69.99 on PlayStation 5… which, to be fair, promises to be pretty substantial. If you preordered Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC before August 3rd, 2023 you’d have gained access to the Early Access build of the game, and even better, you’ll get upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition for free.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Digital Deluxe Edition Contents¶
As of right now, this is functionally the default version on PC, as anybody who buys (or bought) the game before launch will get upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition for free. On PlayStation 5, the Digital Deluxe Edition will cost $79.99. According to PlayStation Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition comes with the following:
- Baldur’s Gate 3 - Base Game
- Bard Song Pack - Astound audiences by performing this special set of new songs
- Exclusive Dice Theme - Roll checks with style
- Paintings from Rivellon - Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms
- Adventurer’s Pouch - Receive a collection of camp supplies and potions to help get your journey started
- Digital OST - Enjoy the music of Baldur’s Gate 3 from composer Borislav Slavov
- Digital Artbook - Explore the art and design of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this digital artbook, written by Larian
- Digital Character Sheets - Peruse a set of four-page D&D character sheets for each Baldur’s Gate 3 origin character
- Mask of the Shapeshifter - Headgear that allows you to change race and appearance on the fly, inspired by Fane of Divinity: Original Sin II
- Cape of the Red Prince - Cloak inspired by the Red Prince of Divinity: Original Sin II
- Lute of the Merryweather Bard - Playable instrument inspired by Lohse of Divinity: Original Sin II
- Needle of the Outlaw Rogue - Dagger inspired by Sebille of Divinity: Original Sin II
- Bicorne of the Sea Beast - Headgear inspired by Beast of Divinity: Original Sin II
Also, if you preorder the game before launch you will get “72-hour Early Access to Act 1 - Pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 - Digital Deluxe Edition and be one of the first to play Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 before launch”.
The Collectors Edition contains a veritable hoard of treasure, capped off by a Mind Flayer vs. Drow statue.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition Contents¶
If you want something tangible in your hands (aside from the retail standard edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PlayStation 5, anyways) you’ll need to turn to the Collector’s Edition. This pinnacle of gaming excess will set you back a whopping $269.99 and comes with the following, glorious swag:
- 25cm Mind Flayer vs. Drow Battle Diorama
- 160 page Hardcover Art Book
- Tadpole Keyring
- Oversized Metal Baldur’s Gate 3 D20
- Set of 4-page Character Sheets for each Baldur’s Gate 3 Origin Character
- 32 Vinyl Stickers
- Digital Copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 for PC/PlayStation 5
- Cloth Map of Faerun
- Three Magic: The Gathering Booster Packs for Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate
- Serialized Collector’s Edition Certificate of Authenticy
- All Digital Deluxe Edition Content
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