Larian Studios' Hotfix for Baldur’s Gate 3
Larian Studios has released a new hotfix for Baldur’s Gate 3 that aims to rectify a range of issues that players have experienced.
Studio's Transparency
Since its early access release in 2020, Larian Studios has maintained an open dialogue about its work on Baldur's Gate 3. This transparency has continued beyond the game's full release on PC and PlayStation 5.
Hotfixes and Patches
Over the past month, multiple hotfixes and two significant patches have been released for Baldur’s Gate 3. These updates aimed to fix bugs, and enhance the game's performance and flow rate.
The Latest Hotfix
The latest Hotfix 6, while smaller than its predecessors, addresses some critical problems players have come across.
What's New with Hotfix 6
Hotfix 6 does not bring about grand changes like restoring over 1,000 lines of dialogue, adding new endings, or making considerable fan-requested improvements such as allowing changes to a character's appearance post-game commencement. Instead, the update focuses on smoothing out issues regarding dialogue, controllers, and visuals within the game.
Studio's Commitment
The release of this small yet significant hotfix demonstrates that Larian listens to player feedback and is committed to ensuring an optimal gaming experience, regardless of where or how the game is played.
Hotfix 6 Patch Notes
Below are the changes according to Baldur’s Gate 3’s Hotfix 6 Patch Notes:
- Fixed an issue preventing you from starting a new dialogue
- Fixed in-game tutorials not popping up at the correct time on the controller interface
- Fixed visual artifacts in an Underdark dialogue
These improvements, though not groundbreaking, serve to enhance the gaming experience across platforms.
