Although digital game sales are increasing, physical editions are far from dying. Many of us enjoy having the game in our hands, especially with its manual, box, and carefully crafted artwork. That’s why in recent years, so many companies specialized in producing physical editions have emerged. There’s a demand. And the more cult-like a game is, the higher the demand. Few games this year have garnered as much cult following as Baldur’s Gate III.
For that reason, it shouldn’t surprise us that Larian Studios has announced a physical version for their latest game to date. The Baldur’s Gate III Deluxe Edition will have versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, priced at 79.99€. It can already be pre-ordered from Larian’s store, but this edition won’t be released until sometime in the first quarter of 2024.
Surprisingly, considering its price, this version comes packed with content. On the digital side, it includes in-game and bonus elements. In-game, there’s a pack of items inspired by their Divinity franchise, a set of bard songs, a dice skin, a painting set, and several extra resources in the camp. As part of the bonus, it features the soundtrack, a digital artbook, and character sheets for all the original game characters.
When it comes to physical content, this game isn’t skimping either. Aside from the game on one (PC), two (PlayStation), or three (Xbox) discs, it includes a bunch of extra perks. These consist of a double-sided map, 32 themed stickers, patches representing factions in the game, an Azotamentes poster, the game’s soundtrack on three CDs, and a box designed to hold everything, inspired by the original Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate 2 boxes.
Pre-orders for this fantastic edition are already open, but be aware: shipping costs amount to 20 euros. If that’s not a problem, you can already grab this game, not only nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023 but also set to announce its release date on Xbox at the same event, scheduled for December 7th.
