Larian Studios has announced the release of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5, which is scheduled to be released later this week. This update is expected to address several critical issues that players have faced, particularly in the problematic Act 3, and promises to enhance the overall gaming experience for those who have been navigating the challenges of the game. Gamers can look forward to significant improvements with this update.
Players have been experiencing slowdowns while playing Act 3, which have significantly impacted the game’s playability. However, the upcoming patch is expected to fix these issues. According to Michael Douse, Larian’s Director of Publishing, the slowdowns were caused by a bug in Moonrise, which resulted in a systemic error that worsened over time. The patch aims to eliminate this bug, which will significantly improve the gameplay experience.
Larian Studios has announced that they will be refining Astarion’s character animations, with a particular focus on improving his kiss scenes. This update is in response to feedback from the community, with the aim of ensuring that character interactions within the game are more immersive and fluid. While further details have yet to be disclosed, Larian Studios has promised more updates and fixes, indicating a comprehensive improvement in the overall gaming experience.
We're aiming to release Patch 5 this week, which fixes the eternally-active acts of thefts & violence causing slowdowns, introduced in the previous patch. It also fixes Astarion's little kisses, and more! pic.twitter.com/RU4PfD2Shs
— Baldur's Gate 3 (@baldursgate3) November 27, 2023
Act 3 has been a troublesome part of the game with NPCs trailing off and gameplay slowing down, especially on console platforms. The release of this patch is highly anticipated and welcomed, particularly by PS5 players who have been waiting for a studio-led resolution.
