Larian Studios announced that Baldur's Gate 3 is being released in physical form as a Deluxe Edition for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
The third entry in the Baldur's Gate series has already won multiple awards and sold millions of copies. Now fans, or gamers who simply prefer their games to ship on discs, will be given the chance to purchase a physical copy of the game complete with lots of additional digital and physical content.
The PC version includes a CD key and installer (for a Steam) on a single DVD. The PS5 version ships on two discs, and the Xbox Series X version ships of three discs. Larian confirms the console version is "playable-on-disc."
All three versions of this Deluxe Edition cost $79.99 and will release at some point in Q1 2024. However, it's possible to pre-order the PC version, PS5 version, or Xbox version of game directly from Larian Studios website. I'd be surprised if retailers didn't get some stock to sell, but that all depends on how many copies Larian is able to produce.
In return for your cash, you will receive the content detailed below alongside a copy of the game.
Physical content included alongside the game disc(s):
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).
Digital content included:
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.