The Ultimate Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Release Time Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Discover the highly-anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 release details for PlayStation 5! Explore the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Early Access start times Additionally, find out when you can begin preloading both editions onto your PS5 Get ready for an epic gaming experience!
Baldur's Gate 3, the highly acclaimed RPG from Larian Studios, officially launched for PC on August 3, 2023, marking its transition from early access. This Dungeons and Dragons-inspired game has received critical praise and has already earned the title of the highest-rated video game on Metacritic for 2023, surpassing popular titles such as Nintendo's Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Blizzard's Diablo 4, and Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 4.
For dedicated DnD fans eagerly anticipating the digital release of Baldur's Gate 3, the developers have officially announced the release time for the game, as well as the preload start time for both the regular version and the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Baldur's Gate 3 Release Time on PS5
Standard Edition Release Time
Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 offers two distinct release times. The initial release is designated for those who have pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition, priced at $79.99. Opting for the pricier version grants players a notable advantage of a 72-hour Early Access period to Act 1, commencing on September 2.
September 6 (6 PM CEST - Berlin, Paris)
September 6 (4 PM UTC)
September 6 (12 PM ET - New York)
September 6 (11 AM CT - Chicago)
September 6 (10 AM MT - Denver)
September 6 (9 AM PT - Los Angeles)
Digital Deluxe Early Access Start Time
September 2 (6 PM CEST - Berlin, Paris)
September 2 (4 PM UTC)
September 2 (12 PM ET - New York)
September 2 (11 AM CT - Chicago)
September 2 (10 AM MT - Denver)
September 2 (9 AM PT - Los Angeles)
When Does Preload Start for Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5?
Starting at the end of August, players will be able to preload Baldur's Gate 3 so that they can start playing as soon as the release time hits.
Here's when BG3 players can start to preload the game:
Preload Start Time for Digital Deluxe
August 31 (6 PM CEST - Berlin, Paris)
August 31 (4 PM UTC)
August 31 (12 PM ET - New York)
August 31 (11 AM CT - Chicago)
August 31 (10 AM MT - Denver)
August 31 (9 AM PT - Los Angeles)
Preload Start Time for Standard Edition
September 4 (6 PM CEST - Berlin, Paris)
September 4 (4 PM UTC)
September 4 (12 PM ET - New York)
September 4 (11 AM CT - Chicago)
September 4 (10 AM MT - Denver)
September 4 (9 AM PT - Los Angeles)
Baldur's Gate 3 is available now on PC and Mac. The PS5 version launches on September 6. The release window for the Xbox version is up in the air.
