Highlights

  • Larian confirms another delay of the physical Deluxe Version of Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 in North America.
  • Delay due to production issues for PS5 discs with the estimated release now set for July.

Larian has confirmed some bad news for Baldur's Gate 3 fans, revealing that the physical Deluxe Version of the game on PlayStation 5 in North America has been delayed once again. Although it's unfortunate, the Baldur's Gate 3 versions on other platforms and in other regions have begun to ship, meaning this shouldn't affect too many gamers out there.

Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the biggest hits of 2023. Larian's masterful CRPG won countless Game of the Year awards, amid stiff competition from titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Despite the success, a physical version of Baldur's Gate 3 was not released at launch. Instead, the physical Deluxe Edition was announced for release post-launch, giving players the chance to own one of the best CRPGs ever on disk. However, several delays have plagued its production so far, meaning gamers have had to wait a little longer than expected for a physical copy of Baldur's Gate 3.

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Larian confirmed on Twitter that the physical Deluxe Edition for Baldur's Gate 3 once again faces a delay. This will only affect PlayStation 5 players in North America, meaning that anyone outside of this category will be receiving, or should have already received, their version of the game. The lengthy statement from Larian apologizes for the delay, which will now see this version released at some point in July. According to Larian, this is due to needing to follow "certain processes specifically set by production companies when manufacturing the PS5 discs." However, the studio is looking into options with the manufacturer to attempt to hire temporary staff to reduce assembly times.

Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition Delayed Again For PS5 in North America

This latest news is sure to be a huge disappointment for many gamers out there. Because the digital versions of the game are so readily available across all platforms, it's easy to forget that some gamers out there will be waiting for this release to commence their first playthrough of Baldur's Gate 3. Hopefully, this is the last piece of bad news regarding the physical Deluxe Edition, and gamers can have it to hand as soon as possible.

This issue is sure to be frustrating for Larian, with the studio now looking to move on to its next projects. Just recently, Larian opened a new Warsaw studio to assist with two upcoming RPGs, which have both now entered development at the company. Despite the announcement of these titles being in development, it will likely be a long time yet before Larian is able to discuss what is coming up next for the studio.