Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 are facing major problems in the final act of the game following the release of Patch 4. Some players have even described the game as “unplayable” in its current state.
Since its launch in August, Baldur’s Gate 3 has received numerous updates and fixes, including 10 hotfixes and four larger patches. The latest patch includes over 1,000 fixes, tweaks, and changes.
However, players have reported various issues after installing Patch 4. These include companions not following the player character, NPCs getting stuck or disappearing, inability to interact with characters or objects, and problems with saving and reloading. Additionally, players are experiencing lag that occurs for about 15 seconds every 10 minutes.
While these issues are primarily affecting PC players, the PlayStation 5 version of the game is also experiencing severe lag. Fans are urging Larian Studios to address these problems promptly. Some PC players have found temporary workarounds.
Larian Studios typically deploys hotfixes quickly when issues arise. The most recent hotfix was released just a week after Patch 4, and there were only three days between Hotfix 8 and Hotfix 9.
It is expected that these issues will be resolved before the release of Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series X|S. The official release date will be announced at The Game Awards on December 7. The Xbox version will include up-to-date patches, although crossplay across all platforms is not currently available and will likely be a focus for development after the Xbox release.
| Original | Paraphrased |
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| Players are claiming Baldur’s Gate 3 is “unplayable” after Patch 4. | Some players have described Baldur’s Gate 3 as “unplayable” following the deployment of Patch 4. |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 has received 10 hotfixes and four larger patches since its release in August. | Since its launch in August, Baldur’s Gate 3 has seen 10 hotfixes and four major patches. |
| Players have encountered issues in the third act of the game after Patch 4, including companions not following the player character and NPCs disappearing. | After installing Patch 4, players have faced problems in the game’s third act, such as companions failing to follow the player character and NPCs vanishing. |
| Players are experiencing lag that lasts for about 15 seconds every 10 minutes. | Players are encountering lag that occurs for approximately 15 seconds every 10 minutes. |
| The PlayStation 5 version of the game is also affected, with severe lag being the main issue. | The PlayStation 5 version of the game is not immune to these problems, particularly severe lag. |
| Larian Studios is urged to issue a fix for the issues. | Fans are pleading for Larian Studios to promptly address these problems. |
| A temporary workaround has been found by some PC players. | Some PC players have discovered a temporary solution. |
| Hotfixes are usually deployed swiftly by the developer. | Larian Studios typically releases hotfixes quickly. |
| The Xbox Series X|S version of Baldur’s Gate 3 will be released with up-to-date patches. | The Xbox Series X|S version of Baldur’s Gate 3 will include the latest patches. |
| Crossplay across all platforms is not yet available. | Crossplay across all platforms is currently unavailable. |
| The release date for the Xbox version will be announced at The Game Awards on December 7. | The release date for the Xbox version will be revealed during The Game Awards on December 7. |
Source: DOTESPORTS
