Larian Studios has released Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix #34, addressing several crashes and bugs while delivering a major update for Steam Deck users. The game now supports a fully native Steam Deck build, offering smoother framerates, faster loading, and reduced CPU usage compared to the Proton version. These optimizations also benefit all platforms, with improved model streaming aimed at reducing framerate spikes in demanding areas such as the Lower City in Act 3.
The hotfix also tackles multiple Xbox-specific issues, including crashes during cinematics, Honour Mode save loads, and cross-play conflicts. Additionally, the update corrects gameplay bugs, audio inconsistencies, cinematic errors, and other technical hiccups, ensuring a more polished experience for all players.
Full Patch Notes
New Features
- Steam Deck Native Build
- Game now runs natively on Steam Deck with improved performance, lower CPU usage, and smoother framerate.
- Default Steam Deck graphics settings applied on launch.
- Savegame and mod folders adjusted for native version.
- Steam Cloud automatically syncs saves to new directory; manual transfer possible if needed.
- Mods sync automatically via Larian Account and mod.io or can be transferred manually.
Fixes
- Crashes and Performance
- Fixed crash related to Slow condition during combat.
- Fixed crash related to Find Familiar spell when used on Scratch or Boo.
- Xbox: Fixed crashes when suspending during cinematics, loading Honour Mode saves, and exiting to the Main Menu.
- Fixed Xbox Live Profile view not displaying correctly.
- Fixed cross-play conflict notification issue.
- Fixed bug causing game to stall at 33% or 83% loading when starting new Honour Mode game.
- Gameplay
- Fixed HP scaling on Hound of Ill Omen and Accursed Spectre.
- Fixed Apostle of Myrkul regaining HP when reloading saves mid-combat in higher difficulties.
- Audio
- Fixed looping or missing SFX for various spells and companions.
- Corrected misplaced sound effects in Felogyr’s Fireworks and Lower City rat.
- Restored missing or cut-off audio in cinematics and companion interactions.
- Fixed SFX issues with Photo Mode, Moonlantern, and Speak with Dead sequences.
- Halsin now properly yells when entering Rage.
- Cinematics
- Corrected camera angles and misplaced assets during Raphael, gnoll, and Karlach sequences.
- Fixed visual issues causing floating torsos during dialogue with Ketheric’s dog.
- Addressed cut-off dialogue and misplaced effects in key scenes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game developed by Larian Studios and released in 2023 for Windows, PlayStation 5, macOS, and Xbox Series X/S. Built on the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons, the game blends turn-based combat, real-time exploration, and branching narratives with player-driven choices. It received universal acclaim, multiple Game of the Year awards, and is regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made.
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