{"id":35849,"date":"2023-08-17T15:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1874754"},"modified":"2023-08-17T17:49:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:49:32","slug":"baldurs-gate-3-patch-notes-what-changed-in-the-latest-update","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/baldurs-gate-3-patch-notes-what-changed-in-the-latest-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 patch notes: What changed in the latest update?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> An update about the updates. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Cole Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 17 August 2023 at 13:05 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Despite launching to massive success, Larian Studios clearly aren\u2019t resting on their laurels and are working overtime to improve the game for all.<\/p>\n<p>In time for when it launches on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PS5<\/a> and to get you up to speed, we have an overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3<\/a> patch notes and what\u2019s changed in the latest update.<\/p>\n<p>There have already been a number of hotfixes that have solved a lot of the issues that we\u2019ll be going over here today, but something big is on the horizon that should bring about quite significant changes to the game \u2013 potentially including features that players have been asking Larian for every day on social media.<\/p>\n<p>One hotfix was causing some issues and we will take a look at the situation regarding this too \u2013 but overall, Larian has been very active in addressing issues, so there is plenty to get into. Buckle up!<\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s changed in the latest Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 patch?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In what was meant to be the latest patch, Hotfix 4 (though actually the fifth update), companions were made to be less tired all the time as players have been bemused that such powerful figures such as Gale \u2013 a wizard who was romantically involved with the literal god of magic \u2013 would need a little nap after casting some level one spells.<\/p>\n<p>This hotfix ended up causing instability issues and crashes, so for the time being Larian has rolled it back, but it should re-released soon.<\/p>\n<p>That means that Hotfix 3 is still the latest update to the game, and this saw over 200 bugs being patched. The dog Scratch was also updated to be able to find points of interest like digging spots on their own, without player input.<\/p>\n<p>Larian had accidentally made the Blue Behir Dice available to some players when the game first came out, and rather than take them away, they\u2019ve instead extended this to all players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Baldur\u2019s Gate 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 review<\/a> \u2013 our final verdict<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-best-builds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 builds<\/a> \u2013 create your character<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-cast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 cast<\/a> \u2013 all voice actors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-mods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 mods<\/a> \u2013 best hacks and cheats<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-multiplayer-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 multiplayer<\/a> \u2013 co-op explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-all-companions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 companions<\/a> \u2013 recruit them all<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-classes-subclasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 classes<\/a> \u2013 best class and sub-class<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-change-appearance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 change appearance<\/a> \u2013 can it be done?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/baldurs-gate-3-early-game-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 early game tips<\/a> \u2013 get an epic sword<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><b>Where are the full Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 patch notes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The full Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 patch notes can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/1086940\/view\/6199820457241590774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Steam<\/a>. We recommend you check these ones out as spoilers have been obscured so that you don\u2019t uncover any major plot points by accident.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find them on Larian Studios\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/baldursgate3.game\/news\/hotfix-3-now-live_84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">official website<\/a>. While they are aesthetically keeping in-step with the game, spoilers are out loud and proud for all to see.<\/p>\n<p>If you have already completed the game and are hoping your second playthrough will be smoother, then you shouldn\u2019t have too many issues here \u2013 though there are many branching options, so you should still tread carefully!<\/p> <h2><b>What do we know about the next Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 update?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Other than the aforementioned Hotfix 4, which will be re-released in due course with many fixes to sleepy companions, soft-locking bugs and multiplayer issues, Larian has confirmed that after this there will be a massive first \u201cofficial\u201d patch to the game.<\/p>\n<p>Larian has been quite coy as to exactly what will be included, but notably, creative director Sven Lincke took to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LarAtLarian\/status\/1691479778488909827?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) to say: :Current roadmap: a) Hotfix 4, b) Patch 1 (+1000 fixes and tweaks), c) Patch 2. The latter will already incorporate some requests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Notably, players have been begging Larian to include a magic mirror that will allow them to change their appearance, and are clamouring for the ability to access all of their companions\u2019 inventories in camp.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not these will be included remains to be seen, but the patch should be incorporated into the PS5 release \u2013 meaning those playing on that system should have a smoother time of it.<\/p>\n<p>We also know that Larian will be bringing AMDs more advanced upscaler FSR 2 in time for the PS5 launch, which should massively improve performance for those without an Nvidia graphics card and Steam Deck players.<\/p> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6332232107112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p><strong>Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Gaming Newsletter<\/a> for weekly insights, and <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest updates.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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