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Larian Update on Deluxe Edition Physical Copies of Baldur's Gate 3

Larian tweeted: "🎉 Deluxe Edition Shipping Update! 🎉

Pre-orders for the @baldursgate3
PC Deluxe Edition are now shipping, with console editions expected to begin shipping between April and May.

We wanted to get the console versions into the hands of players earlier, however, production issues have meant that shipping dates have been pushed back slightly.

Those waiting for their Xbox version will now receive 4 physical discs, rather than the 3 originally planned, so that we can provide the full game as a physical copy.

(Yes, it is that big).

While we don't expect any further delays, we will continue to keep you updated on when console versions are ready.

To find out when your pre-order will ship, please keep an eye on your emails!"

banger8850d ago

Why isn't the game getting a normal physical release like every other game? Why can we only get it from them and them alone? Too expensive as well, I don't want all that crap that comes with it, just let me buy a standard version from somewhere like Amazon.

gold_drake50d ago

yea i thought the same thing ha.

raWfodog49d ago

Likely an effort to keep more profits for themselves without having to paying shipping and shelf space costs to retailers.

Tacoboto49d ago

Yep - that $20 shipping fee definitely pads the packaging and their wallets

Einhander197249d ago

So the PlayStation release now got delayed because the xbox version needed an extra disk.

Thanks Microsoft for your commitment to making things worse for everyone because your console is inferior.

just_looken49d ago

Its not ms fault sony owns bluray tech which allows for higher capacity discs on the cheap xbox does not have that luxury.

Einhander197249d ago

Sony doesn't own Blu-ray, and xbox has Blu-ray they just chose to use an interior version of it for their disks.

ravens5249d ago

The last part was extra. But he's telling the truth.

ravens5249d ago

This sucks. They should send my $106 dollars back then, until its ready. Waiting to play 🫠. Definitely should've had a regular retail release.

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Baldur's Gate 3: Neil Newbon Explains Why Astarion Was a 'Risk'

In an Interview with Game Rant, Neil Newbon discusses the performance choices he made portraying Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion, and why some decisions were risky.

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I’ll Never Beat Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode

I'll stick with Tactician for now.

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jambola11d ago

Fascinating
If anyone is interested, I will never beat X-COM on the hardest difficulty
For a list of games I will never complete on a specific difficulty
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Michiel198910d ago

I can't really remember if I tried xcom 1 on the hardest difficulty but I gave xcom 2 on the hardest difficulty and ironman plenty of shots and it just seemed impossible. I don't often give up, but that game beat me.

anast10d ago

No real examples on why honor mode was too difficult. What I mean by this is there was no mention of the builds and gear he/she was using or classes and races.

Nittdarko10d ago

I mean I understand, after 14 attempts (non cheese) me and 2 friends finally beat it, It's really not for your everyday party adventurers

Don't get me wrong, a casual player could easily google (BG3 cheese builds) and Moon druid or Tavern brawler their way to victory with some ease, but going in playing it blind or telling yourself not to break the game and play normally is never going to end well at all.

Funny as well because Divinity Original Sin 2's honor mode was a fraction of the difficulty of BG3.

Popsicle9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

I won’t either. I am a dirty save scummer who definitely lacks honor on my dice rolls and checks. Not turning TAV into a squid just because I wanted a few parasites burrowed into his brain. Lol

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Even Though Larian Is Done With Baldur's Gate 3, I Believe The Game Deserves DLC

Danish from eXputer: "DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 could resolve some unanswered questions and offer more sought-after content for what is otherwise one of the greatest RPGs in recent memory."

Leeroyw14d ago

They made their point on DLC. Respect that.

FACTUAL evidence14d ago

See this is what damn near killed gaming in the first place, DLC! I respect a good game that’s already heavily content driven. Whatever happened to having a good game, playing it from start to finish, and then enjoying it for what it was and waiting for a sequel with a whole new outlook? I hate the fact that there are people out there willing to get nickeled and dimed by developers then complain about how we get pelted with unnecessary dlc.

I feel more devs need to do what they are doing. Tbh, I couldn’t care less if dlc was gone completely. I could go as far as saying dlc ruins game preservation as well. Not going to go too deep into that but basically Baldur’s Gate devs gets my thumb of approval.