Baldur's Gate 3 download size explained

As the game is now here, you'll want to know the exact Baldur's Gate 3 download size and required install capacity so you can find out precisely how long it will take to get it up and running on your system.

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most expansive CRPGs ever made, and one of the few titles that brings the genre into the realm of AAA gaming. With so many interconnecting systems and a massive world to explore, it's no wonder the game has such a massive installation size.

So, make sure to carry on reading below to see what the exact Baldur's Gate 3 download size is, as it might be a little larger than you initially expected.

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What is the Baldur's Gate 3 download size?

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According to SteamDB, Baldur's Gate 3 has a download size of 97.4 GB and an install size of 121.47 GB.

This means the suggested 150 GB storage space from the game's system requirements was fairly accurate, as more updates and potentially new content is added down the line, the game will quickly reach the 150 GB mark.

Back in October 2020, the Director of Publishing for Larian Studios tweeted that the Baldur's Gate 3 install size is around 80 GB, saying that "we like you having at least 150 GB because that's just good for you".

This was likely just referring to the early access version, as the final release's install size is a whole 40 GB larger - which is more than enough space for most modern games.

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It's worth noting we don't know the exact download size on PlayStation 5 yet, but it will likely require a similar capacity when it launches in September.

That's all for our explanation of the Baldur's Gate 3 download and install size, and now you know exactly how much storage you'll need for the game.

Looking for more help when traversing the Forgotten Realms? Check out our Baldur's Gate 3 homepage for more guides.