Everything you need to know about pre-ordering the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG.
The launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 is almost here. Well, that depends on what you plan on playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on, as well as when you’re reading this. The release date of the highly-anticipated Dungeons & Dragons RPG was moved up to August 3 to avoid clashing with Starfield’s arrival. However, if you want to play the next Baldur’s Gate on PS5, you’ll need to wait until September 5 because PS5 owners won’t be playing Starfield. Unless they have another platform on which to play it, of course.
Regardless of the platform you plan to play, Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available to pre-order. The good news for those of you who plan on plunging tens, if not hundreds of hours into the RPG is there are multiple versions available. Versions come with a whole host of additional goodies if you’re willing to pay the extra, and we’ve detailed every edition available and everything that comes with each of them.
As always, there will likely be some of you reading this, perusing some of the stuff you get with other editions of the game, and wondering why anyone would pay extra for them. Some people just want the game and if that’s the case, then the Standard Edition is for you. You quite literally get nothing but Baldur’s Gate 3 if you opt for this edition, regardless of the platform on which you plan to play it. You can technically still play the early access version of the game if you pre-order, but Larian Studios recommends you don’t and just wait for the full game at this point.
| Pre-Order Bonus | None |
|---|---|
| Additional Content | 72 hours of early access to Act 1Divinity Bard Song PackExclusive Dice ThemeTreasures from Rivellon PackAdventurer’s PouchBonus digital content |
If you want a little more than the game alone, then the Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 might well be the way to go. Only if you play on PS5 though as this version of the game appears to be exclusive to the PlayStation platform. If it makes you feel better PC players, note the 72 hours of early access that come with the Digital Deluxe Edition. You’ll technically be getting 34 days of it, and that’s to the entire game, not just act one. If you are holding out until September 6 and playing on PS5, an extra $10 will get you in three days early and grant you everything else listed above. Not a bad deal at all.
| Pre-Order Bonus | None |
|---|---|
| Additional Content | PC or PS5 Dice SkinDivinity Bard Song PackMask of the ShapeshifterCape of the Red PrinceLute of the Merryweather BardNeedle of the Outlaw RogueBicorne of the Sea BeastPaintings from RivellonAdventurer’s PouchDigital ArtbookOriginal Soundtrack, Artbook, and Character Sheets160-page Hardcover Art BookCloth Map of FaerûnBaldur’s Gate 3 sticker sheetTadpole KeyringBattle Diorama of Mind Flayer vs Drow DrizztMagic: The Gathering Battle of Baldur’s Gate Booster PackOversized Engraved Metal D20Collector’s Edition BoxOfficial Certificate of Authenticity |
Yes, Baldur’s Gate 3 has a Colletor’s Edition, yes, it looks a lot like most other video game Collector’s Editions and yes, it costs about the same as those other Collector’s Editions too. That might sound like I’m trying to be negative, but it’s actually quite the contrary. Collector’s Editions are a wonderful thing, and this one is no different. It might set you back $270, but you get a hell of a lot for your money. The customary Collector’s Edition statue, a cloth map of the world you’re about to explore, and a whole bunch of other must-have Baldur’s Gate 3 stuff for die-hard fans of the series. The only thing worth noting is the copy of the game you get is a digital one which might well rub some of you the wrong way considering the amount of money you’re potentially about to hand over.
FAQ
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Be Connected To Baldur’s Gate 2?
Yes and no. While technically a standalone game that won’t require prior knowledge of the series so far, Baldur’s Gate 3 does take place in the same world as the previous game. It is set 100 years after the events of Baldur’s Gate 2 and will feature connections to the first two games as well as returning characters.
How Long Will It Take To Beat Baldur’s Gate 3?
Another question without a definitive answer. The team behind Baldur’s Gate 3 has reportedly been clocking in at anywhere between 74 and 100 hours during their own playthroughs. However, with 174 hours of cutscenes to discover, some people will be spending a lot longer than that with the game.
Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Have Multiple Endings?
Larian hasn’t yet confirmed if Baldur’s Gate 3 will have multiple endings. However, since there were three different endings in Baldur’s Gate 2, multiple ways to reach the end of the next game in the series seem likely.
