Three years ago, developer and publisher Larian Studios announced that Baldur's Gate 3 was in the works. Now we finally have a release date to look forward to and a few other details included. Players will be able to play split-screen co-op or play online with up to four players. There will also be full controller support for PC players at launch. We also finally got some details about the Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition!

First, all early access players on PC, which includes anyone who pre-orders the game between now and release, have been automatically upgraded to the Deluxe Edition. Here’s what Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition contains:

• A playable Bard Song Pack featuring songs from Divinity: Original Sin II

• An exclusive in-game dice skin

• An Adventurer’s Pouch that contains supplies to help you get a head start on your journey

• Digital downloads of the Baldur’s Gate 3 original soundtrack, artbook, and character sheets

• 72-hour early access to Act 1 of the title beginning August 28, 2023 (PS5 exclusive)

• A pack of items inspired by Divinity: Original Sin II

Just as you see in the image above, here’s what Baldur’s Gate 3 Collector’s Edition will include:

• A digital copy of the title

• A custom sticker sheet

• 25cm Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama

• 160-page hardcover art book

• Cloth map of Faerûn

• Set of D&D-inspired origin character sheets

• Metal tadpole keyring

• Magic: The Gathering booster packs

• Custom-engraved metal d20, plus an in-game version

• and a Certificate of authenticity

By pre-ordering the Collector’s Edition, players will also receive the contents of the Deluxe Edition. Baldur’s Gate 3 will launch on August 31, 2023, for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. What do you think of the different editions that are available?