Summary
The latest update forBaldur’s Gate 3has arrived in the form of Hotfix #20, bringing with it what may be the beginning of the end of problems centering on Minthara. Though relatively small, the update is packed with fixes for issues that have been plaguingBaldur’s Gate 3players since the release of Patch 6.
Following the release of Patch 6 on February 16,Baldur’s Gate 3players reported experiencing more problems with the game than they’d had previously. Both Hotfixes #18 and #19 addressed an issue with trading in which merchants' gold wouldn’t load, preventing players from buying and selling in-game. ThenewestBaldur’s Gate 3patchalso caused its share of graphics glitches, most notably for a few of the animations it introduced, which the previous hotfix also sought to address.
Perhaps the biggest item to come out of this latest hotfix forBaldur’s Gate 3involves the popular companion Minthara, who will now follow players again in Act II and Act III, and leave the active party if dismissed. The newest update also addresses issues with players becoming stuck in combat due to the environment never taking its turn. Hotfix #20 marks the first time Mac users will have an update at the same time as users on PC and console, although the update is currently delayed for Xbox due to a previously announced issue with its stability on the console.
As with all of the game’s updates, Hotfix 20 comes with the disclaimer that it may causeBaldur’s Gate 3to become incompatible with any mods players may be using. Mod instability caused by the release of updates for the game was a topic of contention that came to a head following therelease ofBaldur’s Gate 3Hotfix 19.
Prior to the developers receiving threats over the previous updates, Larian Studios had announcedcross-platform mod support forBaldur’s Gate 3would be coming sometime later in 2024. No official timeline has been given as to when players can expect this support, but in the meantime, Larian Studios will continue to regularly patchBaldur’s Gate 3, which may disrupt some mod users' experiences.
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.
