Baldur’s Gate 3 pre-order guide

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By James

Baldur’s Gate 3 sprints to official launch, ending its three-year early access period on PC. The game was initially set to launch on August 31, but Larian Studios made a very unusual move in the world of gaming launches: it shortened the wait time to August 3 for the PC and Mac platforms.

The PS5 version has been delayed a week from the initial launch window and will now debut on September 6. While an Xbox version has been confirmed to be in development, Larian Studios has not shared when that system’s title will be available.

If you’d like to pre-order the game before it releases, we’ve got several links below. For those wanting more goodies, we’ve also dissected the deluxe and collector’s editions of the game.

Where can you pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3?

You can pre-order the basic version on PC and Mac Baldur’s Gate 3 from Steam and GOG (Good Old Games) for $59.99. Purchasing the game on GOG will give you a DRM-free version, which will allow you to run the game on your computer without a 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 powerful enough to run the game.

Do you have a PS5? At launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 is only available as a digital title, so your options for purchasing it are limited to the PlayStation Store, nice and easy. It costs $69.99. On Sony’s PlayStation blogLarian Studios said the PS5 version will run at 60 frames per second.

Where can I pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition

Image: Larian Studios, Wizards of the Coast

Larian Studios has a Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3and PC players who already own the game or who pre-order the game at the regular price of $59.99 before launch day automatically gets everything that this upgraded version offers (see below).

However, on PS5, the upgrade costs $79.99. It’s not as bad for PS5 users as it sounds; you’ll get 3 days of early access starting September 3, in addition to the goodies. PC players won’t get access three days early for the August 3 launch.

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

  • Divinity Bard Song Pack
  • Exclusive dice theme
  • Treasures from Rivellon Pack
  • Adventurer Pouch
  • Digital OST (Original Soundtrack)
  • Digital art book
  • Digital character sheets

Where can I pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition

An image showing what was included with the Collector's Edition of Baldur's Gate 3. It has a digital copy of the game, a custom sticker sheet, a Mind Flayer vs. 10-inch Drow battle diorama, 160-page hardcover art book, cloth map of Faerûn, set of D&D-inspired original character sheets, metal tadpole key chain, Magic: The Gathering booster pack, custom engraved metal d20, and a certificate of authenticity, all in a ghost-flayer-inspired collector's box.

You get a lot of gear with the Collector’s Edition, assuming you can find it in stock.
Image: Cameron Faulkner/Polygoon | Image source: Larian Studios, Wizards of the Coast

The Collector’s Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 costs $269.99 for PC or PS5, and it includes a digital version of the game, some physical goods, and all the digital items mentioned in the previous section. Currently, the stock is available exclusively through the Larian Studios merchandise store and has sold out. You can enter your email address on the site to be notified when stock is available again.

This is what you get:

  • A custom sticker sheet
  • A 10-inch battle diorama between Mind Flayer and Drow
  • A hard cover art book of 160 pages
  • A fabric 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 van 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.

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