Summary
Larian Studios has released Hotfix #19 forBaldur’s Gate 3, making this the third update the game has seen in a week. Like the previousBaldur’s Gate 3update, this one seeks to further correct issues seemingly introduced by the release of Patch 6.
Many players reported experiencing problems with the gamefollowing the release ofBaldur’s Gate 3Patch 6on February 16, ranging from graphics glitches to bugs that have made the game impossible to play for some. The patch contained a massive amount of new content, including new animations and quality-of-life improvements, with the first hotfix arriving only a few days after its release.
Part of this new update, which wasannounced on the community forumon Larian Studios' website, continues the work of Hotfix #18 by addressing a performance issue that has been occurring for players in Honour Mode during trading. Solutions for Xbox users regarding controller assignments and multiplayer invites have also been included. The developers also addressed an issue inBaldur’s Gate 3in which items didn’t lose certain conditions after lowering the game’s difficulty from Tactician Mode to an easier setting. For players romancing either Minthara or Lae’zel, this update also fixes a few misaligned and unintentionallycomedicBaldur’s Gate 3kissing animations. Currently, the update is only for those playingBaldur’s Gate 3on PC, but those with consoles can expect the update to follow soon.
Larian’s statement on the update’s release also goes on to reassure Mac users that Patch 6 will be arriving to them soon. WithLarian Studios reportedly expandingto include a seventh studio, they’ll hopefully be able to provide Mac users with updates at the same time as players on PCs. Those playingBaldur’s Gate 3on Mac can continue to expect a delay. Larian also acknowledged that the hotfix will probably make the game incompatible with any mods players may be using.
Understandably, a game as large and complex asBaldur’s Gate 3tends to require maintenance every time new content is added, which Larian Studios plans to continue doing, at least for the foreseeable future. The studio has toyed with the idea ofreleasing DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3, but has stated it shouldn’t be expected for some time, and that it’s unsure of exactly what DLC for the game would consist of. Regardless, fans ofBaldur’s Gate 3will continue to welcome new content in its stead.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
