Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 13 Patch Notes Release Date & more

Amid its triumphant recognition at The Game Awards 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix 13 has been released for Patch 5 to address notable technical issues and significant exploits.

On what could be considered its most significant night, Baldur’s Gate 3 introduced a minor update, rectifying crucial bugs, glitches, crashes, and a specific exploit related to merchants. While Patch 5 brought a proper epilogue to the game, Larian Studios also made efforts to tackle some of the technical deficiencies. Notably, the game encountered frequent FPS drops at launch in the expansive overworld of Act 3, prompting Larian Studios to enhance performance in time for Patch 5, concurrent with the development of the game’s Xbox port.

During The Game Awards 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 achieved a remarkable “Baldur’s Sweep,” securing victories in categories such as Game of the Year, Best Performance (Neil Newbon as Astarion), Best Multiplayer Title, Best Roleplaying Game, Best Community Support, and the Players’ Voice award. Although Larian Studios has yet to announce any sequel or DLC, 2024 holds significance for Baldur’s Gate 3, with the issuance of physical editions for all three platforms scheduled for early 2024 for those who made the purchase.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 13 And Xbox Version Is Now Live

In a noteworthy revelation at The Game Awards 2023, Larian Studios surprised the gaming community by launching the Xbox version of Baldur’s Gate 3 during the event itself. The game is now available on the Xbox Store, presenting players with the opportunity to experience all the enhancements introduced in the recent Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 13. This update specifically addresses a potential crash upon exiting Act 2 and enhances performance on the PS5 when peacefully resolving the Knights of the Shield encounter. Notably, it also eliminates a significant exploit that players had been utilizing involving numerous merchants throughout the game.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 13

To be more specific, players of Baldur’s Gate 3 are no longer able to sell empty bags to vendors and receive the combined value of the items stored in them. Fortunately, the game offers numerous potent weapons and armor for players to discover in the wild, and for those inclined towards more aggressive approaches, eliminating a vendor remains a viable option.

With the introduction of Patch 5, the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix 13, and the Xbox launch, this marks an opportune moment to delve into Baldur’s Gate 3 for a playthrough, whether it be a replay or an initial exploration to comprehend the widespread acclaim. While there is a potential release of a Definitive Edition for Baldur’s Gate 3 in 2024, the current version already provides one of the most comprehensive gaming experiences from start to finish.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 13 Patch Notes

Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 13

All fixes in Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix 13 Patch notes are as follows:

  • Fixed a possible crash when leaving Act II.
  • Fixed an exploit that let you buy out a trader with only 1 gold and a container.
  • Fixed the total price on tooltips within containers not updating when the contents change while trading.
  • Fixed balancing offers when bartering not working properly when there is a container in the offer with gold in it.
  • Fixed empty bags sold to vendors cost the equivalent of the items that were stored in that bag.
  • Improved performance in Baldur’s Gate after peacefully resolving the Knights of the Shield situation on PS5.

Also Read: Game Awards 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Game Of The Year

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