Baldur's Gate 3's Latest Hotfix: No More Dad Spoilers and Awkward Zoom Calls for Shadowheart
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Larian dropped a hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 that stops the Dark Urge from spoiling plot points and fixes the bug where companion portraits turn into bizarre, low-quality images. Plus, modders get some love and Xbox players get a smoother ride – fair dinkum!
Right, so Larian's been busy little bees, and they've dropped Hotfix #33 for Baldur's Gate 3. Don't go expecting any massive game-changers, though – they're calling this a "room temperature fix", which, let's be honest, is peak Larian understatement.
But what *does* it fix, you ask? Well, two of the most annoying niggles, actually. First, if you've been rolling a Dark Urge character (and let's face it, who hasn't at least *tried* to?), you might've noticed they're a bit… chatty about their past. Specifically, they kept dropping hints about their dear old dad. Which, considering the whole point of the Dark Urge is to *not* know who they are, is a bit of a spoilerific cock-up, innit?
Thankfully, Larian's told the Durge to button it. No more accidental daddy reveals. Consider it a pre-emptive strike against future therapy bills for Tav.
Speaking of family matters, ever had Shadowheart, Lae'zel, or any of your companions suddenly look like they're stuck in a really, really laggy Zoom meeting? You know, that bug where their portrait turns into a static, unflattering shot of them standing around? Yeah, that's gone too. Apparently, Hotfix #33 is finally ending those awkward video calls.
And there's more! If you're a modder wrestling with gargantuan files, you should experience far fewer time-out issues when uploading your work. Plus, if you're into the mind-numbingly thrilling world of legal documentation, Larian's updated their policies regarding fan-made content. Fair play to them, gotta keep the lawyers happy, I reckon.
Oh, and Xbox players get a smoother experience. Always good news, that. Credit to Rock Paper Shotgun for spotting all this good stuff.
Tags: Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios, Hotfix, RPG, Patch Notes
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun