Baldur's Gate 3 Update Brings Hotfix #11 with Romance Scene Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Baldur’s Gate 3, the critically acclaimed RPG by Larian Studios, has released Hotfix #11, which brings the game version up to v4.1.1.3956130. This patch addresses various bugs, technical glitches, and visual issues that players have been experiencing.

A humorous note from the developers mentions a fix to Gale's romance scene that previously played out in a black void, playfully restoring the 'ambience' to the game. On top of this, Larian Studios are addressing a visual problem with Astarion’s kissing animations, promising a solution in a subsequent update.

The update also includes a raft of fixes for issues such as game freezing due to multiple projectiles, crashes related to attacks against already dead creatures, and dialogue-related bugs that curtailed game progress. Other fixes include improvements to follower behaviours after loading a game, animation improvements for citizens and refugees in Baldur’s Gate, and graphical fixes at camps related to dialogues and environment.

In addition to the hotfix, Larian has announced a physical edition of Baldur's Gate 3, releasing in Q1 of 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game has recently won awards at the Golden Joysticks and received multiple nominations at the upcoming Game Awards. Furthermore, an Xbox release date for the game is set to be revealed at the Game Awards on December 7. Larian is also hinting at their next big game project.

Larian's Baldur’s Gate 3 has enjoyed both commercial success and critical acclaim, with recognition for its engaging combat, story, and open-world exploration. Gamers and fans of RPGs can look forward to more updates and the continuation of the Baldur's Gate legacy.