With the coming release of their much anticipated Dungeons and Dragons world game, Larian Studios have been more and more active on their social media with this they have warned players that they will need to delete their Baldur’s Gate 3 saves and Uninstall the game for the most optimal start for the full launch.
As the countdown continues to the highly anticipated full launch of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios is taking a proactive stance to ensure a seamless experience for players. The studio has advised early access participants to take preparatory steps to avoid any potential launch-day complications.
With a mere two days remaining until the official release of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios is recommending that players with the early access version take a strategic approach and entirely remove it from their systems. This recommendation comes as an effort to mitigate any unforeseen challenges that may arise on launch day.
In a tweet, Larian Studios provided guidance to early access players:
A key part of the recommendation is the subsequent uninstallation of the early access version of Baldur’s Gate 3. Despite initial hesitation about this approach, Larian Studios clarified that retaining the early access version would not provide any benefits during the full release. Notably, saved game files from early access will not be transferrable to the full launch.
As the final launch approaches on August 3, Larian Studios has promised to provide a comprehensive guide on August 2, the day before the game’s official release. This guide aims to offer players a clear understanding of what to expect in the lead-up to the launch, further ensuring a smooth transition to the complete Baldur’s Gate 3 experience.
One significant detail that players should bear in mind is the file size of Baldur’s Gate 3, estimated at approximately 122GB. Additionally, Larian Studios has confirmed that there will be no preload period for the game.
The starting line for all players will be the same, with Baldur’s Gate 3 launching simultaneously for everyone at 8 am PT / 11 am ET on August 3.
As the excitement builds for the imminent full release of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios’ proactive advice serves as a guide to navigate the final stretch before plunging into the captivating world that awaits. Stay tuned for the comprehensive guide on August 2 and gear up for the grand adventure that lies ahead but for now it seems you may have to uninstall Baldur’s Gate 3 pre-releases before you can get a smooth ride into the full launch.