Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 28 Improves Modding on All Fronts

Have you installed / Will you install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3’s thriving modding community is a testament to the game’s engaging gameplay and vast potential. This hotfix, intended to resolve several issues related to the Mod Manager and various other modding aspects, is set to enhance the experience for those who incorporate mods into their playthroughs. The widespread player base’s enthusiasm for modding reflects the impact mods have on their gaming enjoyment, adding new content, customization, and gameplay possibilities.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 28 Patch Notes

MODDING

Larian Studios’ commitment to supporting the modding community shines through in Hotfix 28. This patch tackles a multitude of issues, streamlining the modding experience across all platforms. The focus is clear: enhance the tools and the experience for those crafting customized adventures within Baldur’s Gate 3.

• Console Improvements: The ‘Continue’ button now mirrors the functionality of the ‘Load Game’ option, preventing game initiation if mod issues exist. The Mod Verification Window now correctly processes mod uninstalls, accurately reporting remaining memory. A persistent bug where the DualSense lightbar constantly updated on PS5 has been rectified.
• Mod Manager Enhancements: The animated downloading bar in the Mod Manager now appears properly during mod downloads. Issues with the Mod Manager’s horizontal scrollbar, controller interaction, localization, and other user interface aspects have been resolved. This includes crucial fixes to the Mod Manager’s functionality, such as correctly reporting memory after uninstalling a mod and a critical crash fix when navigating pages within the Mod Manager. The Mod Issues window has been renamed to the more descriptive ‘Mod Verification Window’. The patch also addressed the filter tag issues in the Mod Manager related to localization. It ensures that mod dependency loading now occurs in the correct sequence.

GAME

Beyond modding, Hotfix 28 also improves the core game experience. These gameplay changes focus on user experience and player comfort, particularly on PS5. Players with extensive mod collections will appreciate the enhancements to loading times, further improving the overall flow of their playthroughs.

• Gameplay Enhancements: A key issue relating to trades and inventory management has been fixed. The patch also addresses the persistence of Honour Mode features, ensuring they don’t carry over unintentionally into non-Honour Mode games. Character models within the trade interface are now correctly displayed when switching between trade and barter functions, especially using controllers. Wyll’s interaction behaviour has been improved.
• Crash Fixes: Various crashes linked to game loading and savegame operations have been resolved, improving stability. A significant crash that could occur on the DualSense lightbar while on PS5 has been fixed.

Hotfix 28 reflects Larian’s responsiveness to player feedback and dedication to improving the Baldur’s Gate 3 experience across all fronts, significantly boosting modding and gameplay satisfaction.