Xbox Version to Include Four Discs, Delay Expected
Larian Studios opts for a complete game experience over cutting content, leading to a delay in the first wave of physical copies.
- Larian Studios announces the physical version of Baldur's Gate 3 for Xbox will now include four discs due to being unable to fit the game on three.
- The first wave of physical copies for Xbox is likely to be delayed to the first week of April, originally planned for March 25.
- Fans have shown support for the decision not to cut content to fit the game onto fewer discs, appreciating the transparency from Larian Studios.
- The Deluxe Edition will feature numerous physical and digital extras, including a world map, original soundtrack, and exclusive digital content.
- Larian's director of publishing, Michael Douse, highlights the importance of a physical release for game archiving, despite the challenges of 2024.