Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 launch times: File size, how to preload, more

Baldur’s Gate 3 had a monumental launch on PC and it is now playable on the PlayStation 5 as well. To help you begin your journey effortlessly, here’s everything to know about Baldur’s Gate 3’s launch times on the PS5 and how you can preload the game ahead of launch.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom seemed like an obvious GOTY contender back in May 2023 until Larian Studios dropped Baldur’s Gate 3 after three years of early access. The RPG is as expansive as it gets and it has already beat the peak player count of Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy on Steam.

After the overwhelmingly positive response from PC players, it is no surprise that the hype to try out Baldur’s Gate 3 among PlayStation 5 users is sky-scraping. If you’re one such player, check out Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 launch times, file size, and the method to preload.

• Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 launch times
• How to preload Baldur’s Gate 3 on the PS5
• Baldur’s Gate 3 file size on the PS5

Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 launch times

The PlayStation 5 version (Standard Edition) for Baldur’s Gate 3 is set for a September 6 release. Players with the PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition of the game have already received early access from 2nd September (72 hours earlier).

Here’s a full breakdown of all the Baldur’s Gate 3 launch times on the PlayStation 5 across all major regions:

• 4 PM UTC on September 6
• 9 AM PT on September 6
• 12 PM ET on September 6
• 1 PM BRT on September 6
• 5 PM BST on September 6
• 6 PM CEST on September 6
• 2 AM AET on September 7

How to preload Baldur’s Gate 3 on the PS5

PlayStation 5 players can preload Baldur’s Gate 3 according to the version they own. If you’ve purchased the Digital Deluxe or Collector’s Edition, the game should be already playable due to early access that began on September 2.

If you’ve purchased the Standard Edition, here’s how to preload the game:

1. Stay connected to the internet on your PS5. The console settings have an option to do so.
2. Head to your PS5 game library and select Baldur’s Gate 3.
3. Choose the files you want to download early from the list.
4. With everything downloaded, you should be able to play Baldur’s Gate 3 right away when it launches for Standard Edition owners.

. The time when preload begins in different regions is:

• 9 AM PT on September 4
• 12 PM ET on September 4
• 1 PM BRT on September 4
• 5 PM BST on September 4
• 6 PM CEST on September 4
• 2 AM AET on September 5

Interestingly, there was no option to preload Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC due to which you had to download the game after launch. In contrast, PS5 players can be prepared and try out the game right when it launches at the times mentioned above.

Baldur’s Gate 3 file size on PS5

Baldur’s Gate 3 requires 122 GB of storage to install on a PC and 108.831 GB on a PlayStation 5, placing it on the larger side than most RPG games. It’s hardly surprising to see it eat up so much space given the sheer size and scope of the game, but players may have to clear some room in preparation.

That was everything you need to know about Baldur’s Gate 3’s launch on the PS5, and we’ll be sure to update this page with more details.

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