Baldur’s Gate III will leave Early Access and launch for PC via Steam and GOG in August 2023, developer Larian Studios announced.
A new trailer introduces characters Minsc and Jaheira, Baldur’s Gate legends who will re-join the fray in Baldur’s Gate III, plus the City of Baldur’s Gate, one of the most prosperous and influential cities of Faerun.
A Collector’s Edition of Baldur’s Gate III will also be available. It will include:
- Mindflayer vs. Drow Battle Diorama – 1,100g, 25cm battle diorama of Mindflayer and Drow locked in a deadly exchange of blade and psionic might. This Collector’s Edition statue is made from high-quality PVC / ABS plastics and features a finely painted & hand finished, round scenic base depicting the subterranean realm of the Underdark
- Hardcover Art Book – Explore the art and design of Baldur’s Gate III in this hardcover art book, written by Larian. Featuring approximately 160 pages of concept art and environmental design inspired by the Forgotten Realms. Inner pages printed on satin 170gsm gilded foil edged paper, with an anti-scuff PP laminate case cover.
- Character Sheets – A set of four-page Dungeons & Dragons character sheets for each Baldur’s Gate III Origin character. 200-220gsm.
- Cloth Map – A single-sided A3 map of Faerun, made from silk satin fabric for easy unfurling while trudging through swamps.
- Tadpole Keyring – A tadpole-inspired metal keyring made from zinc alloy. Unlikely to trigger ceremorphosis if inserted into brain (Do not insert into brain).
- Stickers – 32 die cut vinyl stickers inspired by Baldur’s Gate III. Includes adorable custom-illustrated characters and Larian Studios warrior logos.
- Magic: The Gathering Booster Pack – Three Magic: The Gathering booster packs containing the “Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate” card set, featuring characters from Baldur’s Gate III. (Limited to the first 15,000 Collector’s Editions sold.)
- Collector’s Edition Certificate – A Certificate of Authenticity serialized with the unique number of your Collector’s Edition. Single-sided, spot varnish, hot foil and blind deboss. Frame it above the mantelpiece, if you’re so inclined!
- Baldur’s Gate III D20 – Oversized custom-engraved metal dice based on Baldur’s Gate III‘s digital dice design. Made from zinc alloy.
Larian Studios also announced that it will broadcast the festive “Panel From Hell: Holy Knight” on December 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, in which special guest Geoff Keighley will join Larian Studios director Swen Vincke and the development team to dive deeper into the Baldur’s Gate III announcements from The Game Awards 2022 and detail the contents of Early Access Patch 9, which features “multiple highly anticipated additions” including a new playable class. You will be able to watch it on Twitch.
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
