Xbox: the best game of 2023 is so massive that its physical version would come on 4 discs

Recent sales data indicates that the physical market is losing ground to the digital model. With this in mind, it's always appreciated when a company takes the trouble to release a disc version of their video games, even if it's several months after the original launch.

When there's a lot of content or the project's scale is too large, studios find themselves needing to release physical copies that include 2 or more discs; this phenomenon has been observed multiple times over the years. Not too long ago, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive, adopted that format.

We knew that the physical version of Baldur’s Gate 3 for consoles would have at least 2 discs; however, Larian Studios hinted that the Xbox Series X version could double that amount.

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Physical Version of Baldur’s Gate 3 Could Come on 4 Discs on Xbox Series X

In November 2023, the development studio announced that the acclaimed RPG will have a deluxe edition that includes a copy of the game, 32 stickers, the soundtrack, a collectible box, and other extras that will surely please hardcore fans. Still without an official release date, it's expected to arrive early in 2024.

At that time, it was announced that the physical version for PlayStation 5 would come on 2 discs, while the Xbox Series X version would take up 3; however, there's a possibility that Microsoft's next-gen console users might need 4 discs to play Baldur’s Gate 3.

This was announced by Michael Douse, publishing director of Larian Studios, in a social media post. "Apparently, the physical version of Baldur’s Gate 3 for Xbox will now have 4 discs. They could be 3. It's a very dynamic situation," commented the studio member through his personal account.

In statements to the Kotaku media, the Larian Studios member indicated that it will be at least 3 discs, but he hinted that it could be 4, which he labeled as a "fun problem." He explains that the goal is for the game to be fully playable without the need for any downloads.

"The plan is for it to be completely playable on the disc, so that's the reality we find ourselves in," said Michael Douse. In response to a fan, he reaffirmed that the physical version for PlayStation 5 will only come on 2 discs.

But tell us, do you plan to acquire the physical version of the 2023 GOTY?