Larian Studios has announced the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 preload on PS5. Unlike the PC version, you can download the huge game 3 days before release. The version will probably be a bit more polished than when it was released on Steam and GOG.
The most important thing about the preload:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 for PS5: When is the game coming to consoles?
by Christos Tsogos
What’s in the game? With the download you get the full game without DLCs and shop. Features include:
The game is a classic role-playing game in which you create your own character or adopt a pre-made “Origin”. After a parasite is implanted in your head, you battle some kind of higher power trying to prevent it from consuming the world.
You are not alone, but have many companions who support you. Battles are turn-based, and tactics and planning are key to victory here. In addition, the world is full of NPCs that you can talk to, interact with and trade with.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently doing extremely well and is already the highest rated PC game of all time on Metacritic. You will find a detailed test at GameStar.
Here are some facts about the release:
Baldur’s Gate 3 was played the equivalent of 1,225 years on the first release weekend – exciting facts and figures
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Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 – Multiplayer, Crossplay and Cross-Save
You can play Baldur’s Gate 3 either alone or in co-op with up to 3 other players. On PS5 you have the option of playing with a fellow player in split-screen or couch co-op. Other players can then join online.
There will be no crossplay between PC and PS5, but you can transfer your saves from the PC version to the PS5 if you own both versions. You can read more about this in our article on crossplay and cross-progression.
Despite the praise, many players keep reporting bugs in Baldur’s Gate 3, primarily in later parts of the game and especially in Act 3. That’s why the developers have been pushing hotfixes since the release to fix bugs and improve features.
Many of these hotfixes will probably already be included in the PS5 version or come directly with a Day 1 patch. In addition, the developers are already working on the first two “real” patches that should fix even more errors:
Baldur’s Gate 3 announces huge 1st patch, promises over 1,000 improvements and fixes