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Baldur's Gate

Baldur’s Gate install is absolutely massive and no, there’s no preloads

I guess we're going to have to wait even longer to play it.
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Published: Jul 31, 2023 11:08 pm

Baldur’s Gate 3 officially rolls out on Aug. 3, and although the title will take up over 100GB of disk space, there’s no option to pre-download the game—to the disappointment of many.

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With Baldur’s Gate 3 rolling out in only a few short days, many have wondered if they can pre-download the game. Unfortunately, I hate to say that you won’t be able to. According to Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate 3 download will be around 122 GB, and you will have to download it on launch day—and not a moment sooner.

In an interview by itmeJP last week, Larian Studios founder and chief executive officer Swen Vincke said that he didn’t know if there would be a pre-download, but he’d imagined that there would be one, summising the topic with an ominous “We will see.” However, given his unsure response in this interview, and the fact that Baldur’s Gate 3 releases very shortly and we haven’t heard any more about it, it’s safe to say that there’s no preload option.

Although the early access version of Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently available to players, the amount of new content in and outside of Act One in the full game is extensive, so being able to pre-download the game and jump right in as soon as it goes live would have been amazing.

Related: Baldur’s Gate 3 countdown: Exact start time and date

Unfortunately, being unable to pre-download means that if you’re eager to get into Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll have to wait a little longer for the download to complete. Even worse: If you have slow internet or haven’t used their “legally binding get-out-of-work note,” you may be waiting even longer.

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When is Baldur's Gate 3 expected to release on Xbox?

Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to release on Xbox before the end of 2023.

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What did Larian Studios announce regarding Baldur's Gate 3?

Larian Studios announced a second patch for Baldur's Gate 3 that includes major performance improvements, tweaks/changes to the game, and the beginning of implementing feedback from players about the Origin Characters' epilogues.

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What options do players have if they want to replay Baldur's Gate 3?

Players can create a new character and experience the story again. They can make different choices, recruit new party members, and explore different paths like the Underdark instead of the Mountain Pass to have a new experience.

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Others Asked

When is Baldur's Gate 3 expected to release on Xbox?

Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to release on Xbox before the end of 2023.

Was this helpful to you?
What did Larian Studios announce regarding Baldur's Gate 3?

Larian Studios announced a second patch for Baldur's Gate 3 that includes major performance improvements, tweaks/changes to the game, and the beginning of implementing feedback from players about the Origin Characters' epilogues.

Was this helpful to you?
What options do players have if they want to replay Baldur's Gate 3?

Players can create a new character and experience the story again. They can make different choices, recruit new party members, and explore different paths like the Underdark instead of the Mountain Pass to have a new experience.

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Hayley Andrews
Hayley Andrews is a staff writer for Dot Esports with a dual degree in business and human resource management. After discovering her passion for creative writing and gaming, she now writes about MOBAs, MMOs, and cozy games.
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