Patch 2 for Baldur's Gate 3 is 'Just Around the Corner'; Will Improve Optimization and Bring Changes [Update]

Source: Larian Studios.

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Update

As promised, Larian Studios has provided a handful of details regarding the second major patch for Baldur's Gate III.

1. The game's performance will be improved - particularly in the third act. In addition, the developers intend to polish this part of the game throughout September.
2. Karlach's storyline will get a new optional ending. It can be expected that other characters will also receive such in the near future. They were not added earlier for fear that the epilogue as a whole would prove too long and not "epic" enough.
3. Referring to "cut content," the developers admitted that some of the threads that players consider as such are "buggy." They cited the Minthara romance as an example. This problem has already been diagnosed and is expected to be fixed soon.
4. Withers' closet will enable you to get rid of players from your party that you have been playing BG III in co-op mode to continue the game without them. The feature is expected to hit the game in the second patch.
5. In addition, the developers plan to add the ability to edit a character's appearance after starting the campaign and support for mods. However, it is not known when these elements will hit the game.

Original post [August 29, 2023].

Two weeks ago Larian Studios assured that in the near future Baldur's Gate III will receive two major patches. The first was released on August 25, so I don't think anyone expected that the second of the promised updates would come out literally a few days later.

Nevertheless, all signs point to it. About an hour ago, Belgian developer's X/Twitter account featured a post informing that the the second patch is "just around the corner." We have not learned when exactly the patch will be released, but more information about it is expected to be known "soon."

Source: Twitter / Larian Studios.

The developers revealed only that in the first place, the patch will improve performance of Baldur's Gate III - it can be expected to be primarily concerned with the troublesome third act, taking place in the title city. In addition, the update is expected to bring numerous improvements and other changes, including epilogues for of the main characters (the so-called Origin Characters) who were in our party.

This last element in particular should delight the community, somewhat unhappy with the fact that the impact of our decisions on the fate of these heroes is not summarized like in other party-based RPGs. Thus, Larian Studios once again shows that it listens to the players.

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