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The Githyanki Warrior Lae'zel talks excitedly to the player during the introduction of Baldur's Gate 3.
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Is the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition worth it?

The Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition has an enticing package on offer.

You can’t get enough of Baldur’s Gate 3? We have good news then, Larian Studios is launching the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition. We’ll go over its contents, its price, and give you our thoughts on whether pre-ordering the BG3 physical Deluxe Edition is worth it.

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It would be an understatement to say physical copies of video games have seen higher popularity than they do today. Larian said to hell with that, as it did with many conventional developer tropes, and is giving us the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition. Is it worth buying? Let’s find out.

What does the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition include?

Man with pointy ears and white hair in BG3
Everything included. Image via Larian Studios

As you’d expect, the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition includes all of the digital Deluxe Edition content. Its appeal lies in the physical aspect, and Larian does not disappoint in that department. You can set up a small BG3 shrine in the corner of your room with all the little “goodies,” as Larian calls them, that are included in the packaging.

Here’s the full content list of the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition:

  • Physical disc copy of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition, including all in-game DLC and digital bonus content
  • Physical disc copy of the Baldur’s Gate 3 original soundtrack
  • Double-sided cloth world map
  • Thirty-two stickers of BG3 origin characters, iconic D&D monsters, and more
  • Flaming First and Mark of the Absolute fabric patches
  • Large Mind-Flayer poster
  • Collectible game box

Depending on your platform, the game itself will be stored on one (PC), two (PlayStation 5), or three (Xbox Series X|S) discs. The soundtrack comes on three discs regardless of platform.

Is the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition worth buying?

At $79.99, the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition is absolutely worth it. It costs $20 more than the base game and $10 more than the digital Deluxe Edition, but you get plenty of physical content that more than makes up for that price difference.

Considering how many AAA games’ Deluxe Editions cost more than $79.99 and the bonus content usually peaks at a few days of early access, a couple of cosmetic items, and maybe some in-game currency, the package provided by the BG3 physical Deluxe Edition looks like a steal.

If you’re convinced, you can pre-order the Baldur’s Gate 3 physical Deluxe Edition on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S from Larian’s official website. Pre-orders could go out of stock at times but are usually reinstated soon thereafter.

Others Asked

What exclusive item is included in the Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition that is not in the Digital Deluxe Edition?

The Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition includes a 160-page Hardcover Art Book, which is not available in the Digital Deluxe Edition.

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What extra items can players receive with the Digital Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3?

Players can receive an array of cosmetic items, camp supplies, a unique custom dice skin, the Mask of the Shapeshifter from Divinity: Original Sin 2, the Original Game Soundtrack for Baldur's Gate 3, a digital Artbook, and printable pre-made Origin character sheets.

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What can be found in the Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition?

The Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition includes a diorama of a battle between a Drow and a Mind Flayer, a cloth map of Faerûn, a Mind Flayer tadpole keyring, and a set of Dungeons & Dragons-style character sheets for the game's origin characters.

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Kiril Stoilov
Dot Esports general gaming writer. Loves writing, games, and writing about games. Began working in the industry in 2018 with esports.com, before moving to earlygame.com, and later joining the Dot Esports staff. Though a single player gamer at heart, he can be seen noobing around CS:GO lobbies.