Baldur’s Gate 3 physical edition for consoles has been delayed

Larian Studios has delayed the physical edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 for consoles.

While the PC version has now begun shipping, meaning it’s hit its planned Q1 launch window, Larian said the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions have been held up by production issues.

“PC Deluxe Edition are now shipping, with console editions expected to begin shipping between April and May,” it said. “We wanted to get the console versions into the hands of players earlier, however, production issues have meant that shipping dates have been pushed back slightly.

“Those waiting for their Xbox version will now receive 4 physical discs, rather than the 3 originally planned, so that we can provide the full game as a physical copy. (Yes, it is that big).

“While we don’t expect any further delays, we will continue to keep you updated on when console versions are ready.”

🎉 Deluxe Edition Shipping Update! 🎉

Pre-orders for the @baldursgate3 PC Deluxe Edition are now shipping, with console editions expected to begin shipping between April and May.

We wanted to get the console versions into the hands of players earlier, however, production issues… pic.twitter.com/6clRrPEfOG

— Larian Studios (@larianstudios) March 19, 2024

The physical Deluxe Edition of the game was announced in November, when Larian said it would come on three discs for Xbox Series X, two discs for PS5, and one disc containing a CD key and installer for PC.

Priced at $79.99 / €79.99, the Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition features a number of physical extras, including:

• A world map
• An original soundtrack (3 discs)
• A Mind Flayer poster
• A Deluxe Edition box, designed to match the previous games’ ‘big box’ PC editions
• 32 stickers
• 2 patches

It will also include the following digital extras:

• Divinity Item Pack
• Bard Song Pack
• Exclusive Dice Skin
• Paintings from Rivellon
• Adventurer’s Pouch
• Digital OST
• Digital Artbook
• Digital D&D Character Sheets

Larian director of publishing Michael Douse recently condemned “threats and toxicity” against developers as the studio works on implementing official mod support for the game on all formats.

He also claimed that Baldur’s Gate 3 has now surpassed 10 million players.