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Looking for the Baldur’s Gate 3 PC launch time? Developer Larian Studios has now revealed the PC launch time for their highly anticipated bear romance-filled RPG entry. Based on the details listed, those residing in North America may need to request time off beforehand to play it early. But with the early access period having previously given fans a taste of what they can expect throughout the alleged 200+ hour content-laden adventure, some hardcore players may have already planned their own BG3 mini-vacation ahead of time.
Naturally, the Baldur’s Gate 3 release date will also differ depending on your region as those in western territories will be able to access the game during a more ideal window than those living in the far east. But despite these differences, Larian Studios’ epic creation should still present every player with a bespoke experience full of comedy, romanceable characters, dazzling abilities, and adventure. With that said, here’s when you can expect the game to be released so that you don’t miss a single moment.
Baldur’s Gate 3 PC launch time
As mentioned before, the Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time for those residing in North America is currently slated for 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, an earlier slot compared to those in the Far East. Fortunately, those in the UK and EU can get into the game just as the work day ends since it releases at 4 PM BST / 5 PM CEST. Here’s how these times break down per region:
Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time US
- August 3, 2023 at 8 AM PT
- August 3, 2023 at 11 AM PT
Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time UK
- August 3, 2023 at 4 PM BST
Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time EU
- August 3, 2023 at 5 PM CEST
Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time AUS
- August 4, 2023 at 1 AM AEST
Baldur’s Gate 3 launch time NZ
- August 4, 2023 at 3 AM NZST
Is there a Baldur’s Gate 3 preload?
Unfortunately, there is no preload available for Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, and it’s very unlikely that we’ll see one on console either. Larian explained that the reason for this is the game’s early access status on steam being incompatible with preloading, since the full launch is technically something of a “very large patch”.
How big is Baldur’s Gate 3?
The lack of preloading might be an even bigger headache for some, as Baldur’s Gate 3 is far from a small game. BG3 totals 122 GB, according to the developers. This makes it an absolutely massive game, so if you’ve not been playing already through early access, then be prepared for a bit of a wait while you download it.
That covers everything you need to know about the Baldur’s Gate 3 PC launch time. As always, you’ll also be able to check out the official times through Larian Studios’ official announcement post. Alternatively, you can take a look at our guides on Baldur’s Gate 3 races, Baldur’s Gate 3 classes, and Baldur’s Gate 3 companions instead so you can be better prepared ahead of the game’s launch.
