‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ On Xbox Will Come With 4 Discs, and a Lot of Content
Baldur’s Gate 3 speeds towards its physical release for the Xbox (and elsewhere). And it’s going to be a doozy of discs.
Developers at Larian confirmed this week that the retail version of Baldur’s Gate 3 for the Xbox will have four discs, owing to the fact that the game is too big to be contained merely on three. The official merchandise page at Larian has the updated information, which seems to finalize the details for the retail version.
If you’re looking to get your hands on the physical Ultimate Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3, meaning that you’ll have the game on your very own physical media, which is much harder to lose access to. You’ll be pleased to know that it’s shipping out soon. Though if you haven’t already pre-ordered, you’ll likely have to wait until later this year.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Ultimate Edition – Four Discs of Glory
The Xbox retail version of Baldur’s Gate 3 will indeed have 4 discs, since we’re 500mb over the limit for 3. Only option would have been to cut some content out but that didn’t make sense, so confirming 4. Updating here: https://t.co/xUoKLALyqr https://t.co/A2QQ3lI7y9
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) March 4, 2024
In the Twitter post linked above, Larian’s Michael Douse, Director of Publishing, confirms the changes to the physical edition:
The Xbox retail version of Baldur’s Gate 3 will indeed have 4 discs, since we’re 500mb over the limit for 3. Only option would have been to cut some content out but that didn’t make sense, so confirming 4.
Along with the updated merchandise page, Douse adds that it is “probable” that the first wave of shipments, originally slated for March 25th will instead be pushed to the first week of April because of the change. As Douse puts it, “no discs makes life easy. 4 discs, hard!”
But if you’re impressed at not being willing to cut even a scant half a gig from the cRPG behemoth, and looking to get your own, here’s the latest information on what’s in the ultimate edition.
Choose from 12 classes and 11 races from the D&D Player’s Handbook and create your own identity, or play as an Origin hero with a hand-crafted background. Or tangle with your inner corruption as the Dark Urge, a fully customisable Origin hero with its own unique mechanics and story. Whoever you choose to be, adventure, loot, battle and romance your way across the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Gather your party. Take the adventure online as a party of up to four.
Every platform includes the Digital Deluxe content listed below.
Digital Deluxe content:
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- Divinity Item Pack – Equip your party with an array of items inspired by the world and characters of Divinity.
- Bard Song Pack – Astound audiences by performing this special set of new songs – or have them covering their ears if you lack proficiency.
- Exclusive Dice Skin – Fail checks with style, or succeed with a new air of confidence.
- Paintings from Rivellon – Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms, inspired by Divinity: Original Sin 2.
- Adventurer’s Pouch – Receive a collection of camp supplies and potions to help get your journey started.
- Digital OST – Enjoy the music of Baldur’s Gate 3 from composer Borislav Slavov. Crack this soundtrack out in your D&D session, and get the feel and mood of Baldur’s Gate 3!
- Digital Artbook – Explore the art and design of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this comprehensive digital artbook, written by Larian.
- Digital Character Sheets – Peruse and print a set of four-page D&D character sheets for each Baldur’s Gate 3 Origin character.
Physical Goodies:
Game Disc:
A retail copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 across 4 discs. Playable from the disc
Poster:
Let your friends know the invasion is on with this big, beautiful, terrifying poster. (570 x 690 mm , 115g chalk paper)
Patches:
Flaming Fist or Mark of the Absolute. With both patches in the box, show your allegiance! (Size: 10cm)
Stickers:
32 x stickers
See you back in Baldur’s Gate this April!
