Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Version: Unveiling the Key Distinction in the Physical Copy

The physical edition of Baldur's Gate 3 for Xbox will consist of four discs. The first batch of the Baldur's Gate 3 Deluxe Edition is set to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2024.

Since its full launch in August 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved significant milestones. The game has sold 10 million copies and has a daily player base of over 600,000. Fans have eagerly awaited the physical release of the game, which was previously only available in digital form.

Director of Publishing at Larian Studios, Michael Douse, shared on Twitter that the physical edition of Baldur's Gate 3 for Xbox will now come with four discs instead of three. The game turned out to be a bit larger than expected, exceeding the capacity of the third disc by 500 MB. Rather than cutting content, they decided to add a fourth disc to accommodate everything. Keep an eye out for the updated item description for the Xbox Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3 on Larian Studios' website soon.

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Xbox Physical Edition Feature Confirmed by Baldur's Gate 3 Dev

Douse explains that due to the inclusion of a fourth disc, the release date of the Xbox Deluxe Edition for the acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3 will be postponed from the end of March to the start of April. However, this delay will not impact the shipments of the Deluxe Edition for PC or PS5. The PC version will be the first to ship out as it does not come with a physical game disc, but rather includes a CD key and installer.

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion - The success of Baldur's Gate 3 has led to reports that Larian Studios may potentially be opening another studio in the near future

The popularity of Baldur's Gate 3 has sparked rumors that Larian Studios might be considering opening a new studio soon. Larian Studios seemed to confirm these rumors by encouraging those impacted by job losses in the industry to apply for any job openings on their website. According to the developers of Baldur's Gate 3, applications submitted now could be considered for future positions that have not been advertised yet.

Editor's P/S:

The announcement of a physical edition for Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox is exciting news for fans who prefer to have a tangible copy of the game. The additional disc is a testament to the game's expansive content and the developers' commitment to providing a comprehensive experience. While the release date has been slightly delayed, it is a small sacrifice for the reassurance of owning a physical version of this highly acclaimed RPG.

The rumors of Larian Studios opening a new studio are intriguing and hint at the studio's continued growth and ambition. The encouragement to apply for future job openings suggests that Larian Studios is actively planning for expansion, which could bring new projects and even more immersive gaming experiences in the future.