Summary
Larian Studios released a new hotfix for the console versions ofBaldur’s Gate 3to resolve performance issues, though it has added a 100-mod limit as a result. Although Larian has moved on fromBaldur’s Gate 3to work on its next big project, the studio continues to support the popular title with updates and hotfixes to pressing issues.
Alongside the massivePatch 7 forBaldur’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 aton ofBaldur’s Gate 3mods 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 inBaldur’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 3players 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.”
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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 EXPERIENCEChoose 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 EPICForged 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.
