Summary
The new Xbox firmware update has seemingly fixed theBaldur’s Gate 3save bug that was causing players to completely lose their characters. Xbox fans had to wait months to get their hands on the award-winningBaldur’s Gate 3, and while many have been able to enjoy the massive adventure with no hiccups, some players have unfortunately lost their save progress due to a strange error that wiped their characters from existence.
Considering how massiveBaldur’s Gate 3is, the Xbox save error was absolutely devastating for the unfortunate players that experienced it. There have been consistent efforts to address the issue, withLarian offering a workaroundthat would give players a better chance of keeping their saves safe. But now Xbox players may be able to rest easy, as a new Xbox firmware update is out that supposedly fixes the problem.
The new Xbox firmware update meant to fixBaldur’s Gate 3’s save issuesis available now, but it doesn’t download automatically. Xbox gamers will need to go to My Games & Apps, Apps, Settings, System, Updates, and then click on Update Console. Hopefully, downloading the update means Xbox gamers no longer have to stress about theirBaldur’s Gate 3saves disappearing, but it may still be best to exercise caution in case the update doesn’t actually address the problem as expected.
Time will tell if theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox problems are fixed with this new console firmware update, but in the meantime,BG3players can still take some steps to try to avoid the issue just in case. For one, they can create a Larian account to back up their Xbox progress in the cloud. Secondly, they can ensure that whenever they quit the game, they exit to the main menu and then close it entirely, as opposed to usingXbox’s Quick Resume feature.
Here’s hoping that these extra steps are unnecessary moving forward and that theBaldur’s Gate 3Xbox save bug has finally been resolved. Moving forward,Baldur’s Gate 3players across all platforms can expect Larian to continue supporting the game with updates.NewBaldur’s Gate 3updateshave been released on a regular basis since the game’s launch, with more expected to come in the months ahead.
Larian will also be turning its attention to its next game, whatever that may be. It’s recently been teased that a possible Act 1 forLarian’s next gamehas been planned out, so it will be exciting to see what’s next from the studio.
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.
