Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix Resolves Console Performance Issues But There’s a Catch

Larian Studios released a new hotfix for the console versions of Baldur’s Gate 3 to resolve performance issues, though it has added a 100-mod limit as a result. Although Larian has moved on from Baldur’s Gate 3 to work on its next big project, the studio continues to support the popular title with updates and hotfixes to pressing issues.

Alongside the massive Patch 7 for Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian officially added mod support which quickly became a huge hit with the community. However, some console players noticed that the stability and performance of the game suffered, especially for those with a long list of mods installed. As it turns out, Larian confirmed that there was indeed a correlation between the amount of mods installed and overall game performance.

Earlier this month, Larian Studios confirmed plans for a hotfix, addressing these performance issues happening on console. Known as Hotfix 27, this console only update adds a 100 mod limit to help prevent stability issues. For players with savefiles that include over 100 mods, the game will no longer be able to load, with a future update planned to allow players to restore these saves. In addition, Xbox players should no longer experience a game crash when suspending the game to look through multiplayer lobby settings.

Naturally, the mod limit hasn’t gone over well with those in the community. However, in Larian’s accompanying blog post, the developer attempted to provide some additional clarity on why these changes were necessary for console players. With a ton of Baldur’s Gate 3 mods available, the developer noted that there are more than a few players with over 100 active mods, and that the studio itself continues to test them to ensure they meet standards and guidelines.

Modding has become incredibly popular in Baldur’s Gate 3, with Larian sharing some of the more impressive stats since the feature first arrived in Patch 7. In less than a month, Baldur’s Gate 3 players downloaded 50 million mods, ranging from simple UI changes and other quality of life additions, to some of the more unique ones, like being able to rename Withers to “Bone Daddy.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 29 Patch Notes (Console Only)

MODDING

• On console, added a 100-mod limit to prevent stability issues. Savegames that exceed this limit cannot be loaded for the time being. A follow-up fix is planned to give you the means to restore these saves.

GAME

Crashes and Blockers

• On Xbox, fixed a crash when suspending the game while flicking through the multiplayer lobby settings.

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 EXPERIENCE
Choose 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 EPIC
Forged 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.

Franchise

Baldur’s Gate

Released

August 3, 2023

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer

Engine

Divinity 4.0

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

100+ Hours

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

X|S Optimized

yes

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Split Screen Orientation

Vertical Only

Number of Players

1-4

Local Co-Op Support

1-2 Players

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Cross Save

yes

Cross-Platform Play

Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t support crossplay

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