BG3 PS5 Patch Notes: What’s New In The Latest Update For Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larian Studios and released for PC and PS5 on September 6, 2023. The game is based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition ruleset and is set in the Forgotten Realms, a fantasy world where players can create their own characters and embark on an epic adventure with their companions.

The game is still in early access, meaning it is not finished yet and is subject to changes and improvements. The developers have been releasing regular updates and patches for the game, fixing bugs, adding features, and balancing the gameplay.

The latest update for the game is Hotfix 5, which was released on September 5, 2023, for both PC and PS5. This update addresses several issues and crashes, as well as adding some new options and content.

BG3 PS5 Patch Notes

Highlights

Added a new epilogue scene for Karlach, one of the companions in the game. This scene will play after the end of the current early access content, and will reveal more about her backstory and personality.
Added a new option to change your character’s name in the game. You can do this by using the Magic Mirror, a device that allows you to customize your character’s appearance. The Magic Mirror can be found in your camp, or in the Underdark, near the Myconid colony.
Added a new option to change the appearance of your hirelings, the mercenaries that you can recruit to join your party. You can do this by talking to them and selecting the “Change Appearance” option. You can change their hair, skin, eyes, and clothing, as well as their name and voice.
Fixed a crash that occurred when loading a save file that was created before the previous patch (Patch 4).
Fixed a crash that occurred when using the Fast Travel feature in the game.
Fixed a crash that occurred when entering or exiting the Druid Grove area.
Fixed a crash that occurred when interacting with certain objects or characters in the game.
Fixed a crash that occurred when using certain spells or abilities in combat.
Fixed a crash that occurred when switching between different characters in the party.
Fixed a crash that occurred when loading a save file that was corrupted or incompatible with the current version of the game.
Fixed several issues and bugs that affected the game’s performance, graphics, audio, interface, and gameplay.

Performance

Improved the loading times and stability of the game on PS5.
Optimized the memory usage and resource management of the game on PS5.
Reduced the stuttering and lagging of the game on PS5, especially in crowded or complex areas.
Improved the frame rate and resolution of the game on PS5, supporting up to 4K and 60 FPS.

Graphics

Fixed several graphical glitches and artifacts that occurred in the game on PS5, such as flickering, clipping, popping, and tearing.
Fixed several lighting and shadow issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as incorrect or missing shadows, overly bright or dark areas, and unnatural or inconsistent lighting effects.
Fixed several texture and model issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as blurry or low-quality textures, missing or distorted models, and incorrect or mismatched colors.
Fixed several animation and cinematic issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as choppy or skipping animations, frozen or looping cinematics, and out-of-sync or missing audio and subtitles.

Audio

Fixed several audio issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as distorted or crackling sound, missing or delayed sound effects, and incorrect or overlapping dialogue.
Fixed several music and ambient sound issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as inappropriate or repetitive music, missing or inconsistent ambient sounds, and incorrect or mismatched music and sound transitions.
Fixed several voice and dialogue issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as low or high volume, wrong or missing voice lines, and incorrect or mismatched voice and dialogue options.

Interface

Fixed several interface issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as unreadable or overlapping text, missing or incorrect icons, and unresponsive or glitchy buttons.
Fixed several menu and inventory issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as slow or laggy menus, incorrect or missing information, and inaccessible or unusable items.
Fixed several map and journal issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as inaccurate or incomplete map markers, missing or outdated journal entries, and incorrect or misleading quest objectives.
Fixed several controller and keyboard issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as unresponsive or inconsistent inputs, incorrect or missing key bindings, and incompatible or conflicting controller and keyboard settings.

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Gameplay

Fixed several gameplay issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as stuck or invisible characters, broken or missing interactions, and illogical or inconsistent outcomes.
Fixed several combat and AI issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as unfair or erratic enemy behavior, incorrect or missing combat actions, and unbalanced or broken combat mechanics.
Fixed several character and companion issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as incorrect or missing character creation options, broken or missing companion quests, and illogical or inconsistent character and companion reactions.
Fixed several skill and ability issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as incorrect or missing skill and ability descriptions, broken or missing skill and ability effects, and unbalanced or broken skill and ability mechanics.
Fixed several item and loot issues that occurred in the game on PS5, such as incorrect or missing item and loot descriptions, broken or missing item and loot effects, and unbalanced or broken item and loot mechanics.

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