Baldur's Gate 3, one of the most ambitious role-playing games of the decade, has been released for the PC. Read on to learn where you can get a copy and when the PS5 version will release.
Baldur's Gate 3 Release Date
Baldur's Gate 3 is Out Now!
Larian Studio's long-awaited role-playing behemoth, Baldur's Gate 3 was released for the PC on August 3, 2023.
Meanwhile, the game's PS5 version will be released slightly over a month later, on September 6, 2023. However, it will be open for early access starting on September 2, 2023.
Baldur's Gate 3 Story Plot
Baldur's Gate 3's story takes place over 120 years after the events of its predecessor, Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn. Here, the protagonist and other unfortunate souls are captured by psionic monsters called mind flayers in their invasion of Faerûn. As part of their treatment under their captivity, the Mind Flayers implant illithid tadpoles into them. These parasites can enthrall and transform the creatures they infect into other mind flayers.
However, before the protagonist is transformed, the ship their captors are on is attacked by githyanki warriors and their red dragons. The mind flayers flee, leaving the captives free to steer the broken ship back to Faerûn where it crashes. Now, the protagonist must find a way to get rid of the parasite in their heads and take up arms against the invading mind flayers.
Baldur's Gate 3 Prices and Platforms
Interested players can obtain a copy of Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam and GoG storefronts. Purchasing the basic version will give you access to the game as soon as it drops.
You can also pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition for the PS5 at $79.99 or by purchasing it on Early Access before launch on PC, which includes the following:
- 72-hour early access to the game starting on September 2, 2023,
- The Divinity Bard Song Pack,
- An Exclusive Dice Theme,
- The Treasures from Rivellon Pack,
- An Adventurer's Pouch, and
- Bonus Digital Content
Those willing may purchase the Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition instead for $259.99. It will include Magic: The Gathering Battle for Baldur's Gate Booster Packs, Origin Character Sheets, Mindflayer vs Drow Battle Diorama, and more!
Baldur's Gate 3 can purchased for the PC or preordered for the PS5 from the following platforms and at the following prices:
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
 Steam |
$59.99 |
 Playstation |
$69.99 |
 GOG |
$59.99 |
Baldur's Gate 3 Trailer
Release Trailer
Baldur's Gate 3 Product Information
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| Title | BALDUR'S GATE 3 |
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| Release Date | August 3, 2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PS5 |
| Genre | RPG, Adventure |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| ESRB Rating | Mature |
| Official Website | Baldur's Gate 3 Website |
