Baldur’s Gate 3 pre-order guide: info on editions, early access

Baldur’s Gate 3The game is now sprinting to its official release and has graduated from the three-year early access period for PC. Larian Studios, which originally planned to release the game on August 31, shortened it to the date of Aug. 3, a rare move in gaming.

This version of the PS5 will debut one week later, on Sept. 6, instead of its initial release date. While an Xbox version has been confirmed to be in development, Larian Studios hasn’t shared when that system’s title will be available.

If you want to pre-order the game before it comes out, we’ve provided several links below. For those who want more goodies, we’ve also dissected the game’s deluxe and collector’s editions.

Where to pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3

Pre-ordering the base edition of Baldur’s Gate 3You can purchase the game from GOG and Steam for just $59.99. GOG offers a DRM free version of the game, which allows you to play it on your PC without launching the launcher.

Baldur’s Gate 3 will be available to stream on Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service (if you buy a Steam copy), which is great news if you don’t have a computer that’s powerful enough to run the game.

Do you own a PS5 console? At launch, Baldur’s Gate 3The only way to purchase it is through the PlayStation Store. The price is $69.99. On Sony’s PlayStation Blog, Larian Studios said that the PS5 version will run at 60 frames per second.

Where to pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition

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Larian Studios is offering a Digital Deluxe Edition Baldur’s Gate 3PC gamers who own the title or have pre-ordered the game for its regular $59.99 price before the launch date. will automatically get everythingWhat this new version has to offer (details are below).

The upgrade on PS5 will be $79.99. It’s not as bad for PS5 users as it sounds; you’ll get 3 days of early access that kicks off on Sept. 3, in addition to the goodies. PC players won’t get three days of early access for its Aug. 3 launch.

Here’s what is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition:

• Divinity Bard Song Pack
• Exclusive Dice Theme
• Treasures From Rivellon pack
• Adventurer’s Pouch
• Original Soundtrack (Digital OST)
• Digital Artbook
• Downloadable Character Sheets

Where to pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition

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The Collector’s Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3It costs $269.99 on PC or PS5. This includes all digital goods mentioned previously, a digital copy of the game and some physical products. Currently, stock is available solely through Larian Studios’ merch store, and it’s sold out. If you enter your e mail address, the site will notify you when it becomes available.

Here’s what you get:

• A custom sticker sheet
• Diorama of a 25cm Mind Flayer battle with Drow
• A 160-page hardcover art book
• A cloth map of Faerûn
• A set of D&D-inspired origin character sheets
• Keyring with a metal tadpole
• Magic: The Gathering boosters pack
• The metal dice are engraved with a custom design based on Baldur’s Gate 3
• The certificate of authenticity
• Collector’s Edition owners will receive an exclusive in-game skin based on the physical Metal D20.