Summary
ManyBaldur’s Gate 3players are reporting a plethora of new issues following the game’s newest update.Baldur’s Gate 3’s recent patch, which is unfortunately causing significant frustration, also introduced plenty of new features.
Patch 6 forBaldur’s Gate 3released on February 16 and introduced new kissing animations, easier companion dismissal, more Legendary Actions for Honour Mode, new idle animations at camp, and more. This wasBaldur’s Gate 3’s first major update since its Patch 5 in November 2023, so many fans were looking forward to the new content. However, some fans became disappointed after the update seemed to introduce many more bugs than features.
Reddit user twili-midna expressed their frustration with a post to theBaldur’s Gate 3subreddit titled “It’s genuinely unacceptable how broken Patch 6 is.” They explained that the update’s many game-breaking bugs and removal of previous features have made the game noticeably worse. Following the update, Game Rant’s own testing saw many crashing issues while playing Act 3. It seems that these issues are widespread, as many commenters in the Reddit post explained that they are also dealing with serious problems following the new update. One PS5 user even reported that every character in the game attacks them now, including companions and vendors.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 6 Introduced Tons of Bugs
Users also highlight that some previous features, like being able to select multiple items while trading or the “send to” specification, have been intentionally removed with the newest update, leading to more disapproval from fans. As for Patch 6’s bugs, it’s not yet clear when fans can expect a hotfix, but hopefully it will arrive sooner rather than later. On the upside,Patch 6 addressed one ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s most frustrating fightsby improving the survival odds for Gondian gnomes during a battle in Act 3.
Patch 6 also introducedtons of camp content forBaldur’s Gate 3. When everything is working correctly, camps and companions should feel much more authentic now thanks to new animations and more. Players can also switch out party members in camp much more easily now thanks to Patch 6 cutting down on many of the process' more unnecessary steps.
Despite the update’s issues,Baldur’s Gate 3has continued its awards show dominanceby taking home another set of accolades at the AIAS' annual DICE Awards last week. It won five awards, including Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, and Outstanding Achievement in Story.
Baldur’s Gate 3
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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.
