Larian Studios has recently launched Hotfix 24 for Baldur's Gate 3, focusing on fixing a prevalent crash and enhancing the gaming experience for Mac users. Baldur's Gate 3 has maintained its popularity since its debut in August last year, and this latest update aims to further improve player satisfaction.
Although there won't be any DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 in the foreseeable future, Larian Studios remains dedicated to enhancing the game through regular patches. Given the vast scale of Baldur's Gate 3, continuous bug fixes are necessary, and Larian Studios has been diligent in promptly addressing major issues. While the future of patches for Baldur's Gate 3 is uncertain following Larian's shift in focus, players can hope for ongoing support in the near term.
The latest update for Baldur's Gate 3 is relatively modest compared to previous releases. Despite the fewer changes in Hotfix 24 compared to Hotfix 23, the fixes provided are significant. The update addresses a crash occurring during the Act 2 to Act 3 transition and resolves an issue that hindered players from taking Short Rests at specific points in the game. Additionally, performance issues reported by Mac users since Hotfix 21 have been rectified with this latest update.
While the frequent Hotfixes effectively tackle minor issues in Baldur's Gate 3, players eagerly anticipate the next major patch. Patch 6, released in February, brought substantial fixes and new content to the game. With no news on Patch 7 from Larian Studios yet, players hope for its arrival soon.
As Larian Studios moves away from Baldur's Gate 3, the future direction of the studio becomes intriguing. The success of Baldur's Gate 3 has positioned Larian Studios for diverse opportunities, and although future plans may not be disclosed soon, the prospect of creative freedom beyond existing intellectual property boundaries is exciting.
Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 24 Patch Notes
FIXES
- Remedied a crash that could occur after the transition from Act II to Act III cinematic.
- Resolved an issue preventing players from taking a Short Rest after dismissing companion party members in certain savegame scenarios.
- Corrected instances of Us appearing illogically at camp and other waypoints.
- Addressed reduced performance on Mac introduced in Hotfix 21.