Fans wanting everything Baldur’s Gate 3 can offer can enjoy a pre-order bonus for the base game and the Collector’s and Digital Deluxe Editions. Typically, pre-ordering a game or buying a special edition grant from a physical retailer grants unique bonuses for games. However, it’s more common now for rewards to come from console stores or Steam. With Baldur’s Gate 3, you can enjoy plenty of extra content for PC and PlayStation 5. We’ll break down everything the pre-order, Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition has so you know whether it’s worth the extra costs.
Pre-Order Bonus for Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 features one pre-order incentive: Early Access. If you’re on PC and purchased the game, you’ve been able to enjoy early gameplay access since October 2022. Unfortunately, no bonuses are available for the Standard Edition of the game; this edition costs $59.99 on PC and $69.99 for PlayStation 5. Conversely, the Digital Deluxe Edition offers additional rewards.
PlayStation users can pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition to receive Early Access 72 hours before launch. So, PlayStation 5 users who pre-order the special edition can play Act I of the game on September 3, 2023, as the game launches for the console on September 6, 2023.
For PC pre-orders, players are provided an extra incentive for playing Early Access of Baldur’s Gate 3. It comes with an automatic upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game once it launches for PC on August 3, 2023.
Digital Deluxe Edition for Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cost: $79.99 (PS5)
PlayStation users are the only ones who can purchase Baldur’s Gate 3, whether pre-order or at launch with the Digital Deluxe Edition. As we mentioned, PC players who are enjoying Early Access will receive their upgrade to this once the game officially launches.
The Digital Deluxe Edition comes with the following bonus content:
- Base game
- 72-hour Early Access to Act I
- Adventurer’s Pouch: Recieve potions and camp supplies to boost your in-game journey
- Divinity Bard Song Pack: Special set of new songs
- Exclusive Dice Theme (unique versions for PS5 and PC)
- Treasures from Rivellon Pack: Collection of paintings
- Bicorne of the Sea Beast: Headgear inspired by Beast from Divinity: Original Sin II
- Cape of the Red Prince: A cloak based on the Red Prince of Divinity: Original Sin II
- Lute of the Merryweather Bard: Playable instrument inspired by Lohse from Divinity: Original Sin II
- Mask of the Shapeshifter: Change your race and appearance whenever you want with the headgear
- Needle of the Outlaw Rogue: Dagger that’s based on Sebille from Divinity: Original Sin II
- Digital Content:
- Artbook: Art and design of Baldur’s Gate 3
- Character Sheets: 4 pages of D&D character sheets for each origin character
- OST: Music from composer Borislav Slavov
Collector’s Edition for Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cost: $269.99
You can pre-order Baldur’s Gate 3 for the Collector’s Edition to receive the extra content when the game launches. It’s a steep price point, but not unheard of. Collector’s Edition is for the massive fans who want even more extra content to enjoy. You can only purchase it from the official website, but it is available for PC and PlayStation.
If you purchase the Collector’s Edition, whether as a pre-order or after it launches, you will receive the following:
- Everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition: This includes a digital copy of Baldur’s Gate 3
- Baldur’s Gate 3 D20: Custom-engraved oversized metal die and an exclusive in-game dice skin
- Character Sheets: A set of 4-page D&D character sheets for the origin characters printed on 200-220gsm
- Cloth Map of Faerun: Single-sided A3 map made from silk satin fabric
- Collector’s Edition Certificate: Certificate of authenticity
- Hardcover Art Book: Includes an estimated 160 pages of concept art
- Magic: The Gathering Booster Pack: 3 booster packs featuring characters from Baldur’s Gate 3 in the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate card set
- Mind Flayer vs Drow Battle Diorama: 25cm statue display
- Stickers: 32 die-cut vinyl stickers featuring Larian warrior logos and custom-illustrated characters
- Tadpole Keyring: Metal keyring designed like a tadpole
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Baldur’s Gate 3 releases August 3, 2023 for PC via Steam and September 6, 2023 for PS5.
