Baldur's Gate 3 Implements Hotfix, Eliminating Merchant Exploits

Baldur's Gate 3's most recent patch brought a significant amount of new content and features, while its latest hotfix, Hotfix 13, addresses some bugs that were affecting merchant transactions and a few other issues. The patch notes mention that traders in Faerûn had reported instances of adventurers taking advantage of them, prompting the developers to intervene and inform the traders' guild about these behaviors.

It is likely that the exploit was introduced in Patch 5, allowing players to purchase unlimited stock from a merchant using only a single gold coin and a container. The hotfix will address this issue, as well as other errors that can occur in merchant transactions involving containers. Additionally, the patch resolves a crash that can occur at the end of Act 2, and improves performance on the PS5 by peacefully resolving the Knights of the Shield situation.

Baldur's Gate 3 emerged as the big winner at The Game Awards, taking home the prestigious Game of the Year title. The highly anticipated game is now available on Xbox Series X|S after a delay, surprising fans with a stealth release during the awards ceremony.

Read the complete patch notes for Hotfix #13 below.

FIXES

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.

Tooltips within containers now update the total price accurately when contents change during trading.

Offers for bartering are now properly balanced, even when a container in the offer contains gold.

Bags with no items inside are being sold to vendors at the same price as the items that were originally in the bag.

After peacefully resolving the Knights of the Shield situation on PS5, the performance in Baldur's Gate has been noticeably enhanced.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of Baldur's Gate 3, I am thrilled to see the developers' commitment to maintaining the game's fairness and integrity. The prompt release of Hotfix 13 demonstrates their dedication to addressing any exploits that may arise, ensuring that all players have an enjoyable and balanced experience. The resolution of the merchant exploit, in particular, is a welcome move, as it prevents players from taking unfair advantage of the game's systems.

Furthermore, the continued addition of new content and features, such as the recent major patch and the surprise release on Xbox Series X|S, keeps the game fresh and exciting. The Game of the Year award at The Game Awards is a testament to the game's quality and popularity, and I am confident that Baldur's Gate 3 will continue to captivate players for years to come.