If you love Baldur's Gate 3 (or even better, haven't purchased it yet) and appreciate physical media, Larian Studios just announced a physical deluxe edition of the game.
The new edition announced on X (formerly Twitter) following the tease from earlier this week will come for all platforms, including PS5, the upcoming Xbox Series X|S version, and even PC, which is a rarity. And yes, if you're wondering, it'll have physical discs.
On top of the game's discs, you'l find plenty of physical goodies in the box, as you can see below.
The price is $79.99 or €79.99 depending on where you live, and it's the same for all platforms. Here's a list of the physical goodies for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version differs in the fact that you get only a single Disc with the installer and a CD Key, the game won't be playable from the disc.
- Game Disc: a retail copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 across 2 discs. Playable from the disc.
- Poster: Let your friends know the invasion is on with this big, beautiful, terrifying poster. (570 x 690 mm , 115g chalk paper)
- Patches: Flaming Fist or Mark or the Absolute. With both patches in the box, show your allegiance! (Size: 10cm)
- Stickers: 32 x stickers
- Map: A double sided cloth map for your adventures. How else would you know where you are? (160 x 180mm, bookbinding cloth, 2 sides print).
- Original Game Soundtrack: 3 CDs of adventuring anthems sure to get any party gathered, by our very own Bobby Slavov. )
- Game Box: Keep Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 company with this collectable box created in the style of the original series. (200 x 240 x 55mm, golden framing, matte foil, 1.5mm, foam insertion).
You're also getting codes for the following digital perks from the Digital Deluxe Edition.
- Divinity Item Pack - Equip your party with an array of items inspired by the world and characters of Divinity.
- Bard Song Pack - Astound audiences by performing this special set of new songs – or have them covering their ears if you lack proficiency.
- Exclusive Dice Skin - Fail checks with style, or succeed with a new air of confidence.
- Paintings from Rivellon - Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms, inspired by Divinity: Original Sin 2.
- 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. Crack this soundtrack out in your D&D session, and get the feel and mood of Baldur's Gate 3!
- Digital Artbook - Explore the art and design of Baldur's Gate 3 in this comprehensive digital artbook, written by Larian.
- Digital Character Sheets - Peruse and print a set of four-page D&D character sheets for each Baldur's Gate 3 Origin character.
Pre-orders are available now at the official site for both North America and Europe. The boxes will ship in Q1 2024.
Of course, if you're not interested in physical media, Baldur's Gate 3 is already available digitally for PC and PS5, while the Xbox Series X|S version will release in December with a precise release date to be announced at the Game Awards, where it leads the nominations alongside Alan Wake 2.
The game also won Game of the Year and several more awards at the Golden Joystick Awards and you can find out why by our enthusiastic review, which awarded Larian's latest labor of love with a 9.5 out of 10.
