Baldur's Gate 3 Exclusive PS5 Pre-Orders Skyrocket: What You Need to Know!

Highlights

Pre-orders for the PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 have significantly increased, making it the best-selling pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the US.

Baldur's Gate 3 has garnered widespread critical acclaim, making it one of the highest-rated games of the year, achieving a remarkable score of 95 on Metacritic. Its commercial success on Steam is evident through its notable concurrent player counts, which rival those of AAA games, and indicates a promising reception for its upcoming debut on PS5.

Pre-orders for Baldur's Gate 3 on the PlayStation 5 have seen a significant surge ahead of its upcoming console launch. The game initially debuted on PC on August 3, and the PS5 version is scheduled for release next month. Despite the limited number of reviews on Metacritic, Baldur's Gate 3 is currently receiving stellar ratings with a score of 95, making it one of the highest-rated games of the year.

Not only has Baldur's Gate 3 received critical acclaim, but it has also proven to be a commercial success, boasting an impressively high number of concurrent players on Steam. As of now, there are 588,210 users actively playing Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam, with its peak concurrent player count reaching 814,666. These numbers surpass those of many AAA games released this year and come close to Hogwarts Legacy's impressive peak user count of 879,308. Recent information indicates that the game is set to be equally popular on the PS5.

According to Benji-Sales, pre-orders for Baldur's Gate 3 on the PlayStation Store in the US have seen a significant increase, making it the top-selling title on the platform. This puts Baldur's Gate 3 ahead of popular games like Madden NFL 24, Mortal Kombat 1, EA Sports FC 24, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Previously, Baldur's Gate 3 held the second position in the rankings, but now it has become the best-selling PS5 pre-order on the PlayStation Network in the US. Additionally, screenshots of pre-order confirmations from gamers in the UK reveal that Baldur's Gate 3 is the second best-selling pre-order on PSN in the UK.

While it is expected to see sports games and established franchises dominate the pre-order charts, Baldur's Gate 3's success on PC seems to have generated more excitement for its upcoming release on the PS5. It will be fascinating to see if Baldur's Gate 3 can maintain its position at the top until launch day and how its sales on the PS5 compare to the PC version of the game.

Please note that Xbox enthusiasts should be aware that the release of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X has been postponed due to additional time required by the development team to implement local co-op functionality on Xbox Series S. A recent report hints that Xbox players might have to wait until 2024 before they can enjoy Baldur's Gate 3, as Larian Studios is still working on perfecting this version.

Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 is available for PC, with a PS5 release scheduled for September 6. Additionally, an Xbox version is being developed.