Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 20 Improves Minthara's Behavior and Resolves Additional Issues

The latest update for Baldur's Gate 3, Hotfix #20, has been released to address ongoing issues, particularly surrounding Minthara. Despite its relatively small size, this update is packed with fixes for problems that have been affecting players since the release of Patch 6.

After Patch 6 was launched on February 16, players of Baldur's Gate 3 encountered more game-related issues. Both Hotfixes #18 and #19 focused on fixing a trading problem where merchants' gold would not load, hindering players from engaging in in-game transactions. Additionally, the latest patch introduced graphics glitches, particularly affecting new animations, which were also addressed in the previous hotfix.

The latest hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 brings significant changes, including Minthara now following players in Act II and Act III, and leaving the party if dismissed. Additionally, the update fixes issues with players getting stuck in combat due to environmental factors. This hotfix #20 is the first time Mac users receive an update simultaneously with PC and console users. However, the update is delayed for Xbox due to stability issues previously reported.

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Hotfix 20, like previous updates, comes with a warning that it may lead to compatibility issues with mods in Baldur's Gate 3. The instability of mods due to game updates became a major concern after the release of Hotfix 19 for Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur's Gate 3 Minthara close-up Steam promo screenshot - Prior to the developers receiving threats over the previous updates, Larian Studios had announced cross-platform mod support for Baldur's Gate 3 would be coming sometime later in 2024

Larian Studios had previously revealed plans for cross-platform mod support for Baldur's Gate 3 in 2024, but recent threats to developers have raised concerns. While no specific timeline has been provided for the release of this support, Larian Studios remains committed to consistently patching Baldur's Gate 3. This ongoing patching process may potentially impact the experiences of mod users.

Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix #20 Patch Notes

Fixes

Introduced a few crash safeguards to ensure that when a savegame fails to load, you'll be sent back to the Main Menu.

Fixed an issue where the second player on split screen would experience a black screen for 30 seconds.

Additionally, a bug that was preventing players from opening containers (such as the Camp Supply Sack) while trading, if a different character was selected from the one who initiated the trade, has been resolved. This fix also addressed a sneaky money exploit.

Fixed a bug that was preventing the environment from taking its turn, which was causing combat to come to a halt.

Fixed a bug that was causing players to become stuck in combat if there were any bats remaining after defeating Cazador.

An issue where Herdmaster Skardjall's Scale Mail was duplicated every time the Whipping Cane was removed from his body has been addressed.

A bug that caused the crime dialogue for trespassing to be repeatedly spammed near the Steel Watch Foundry has been fixed.

Fixed some banding and shader issues in cinematics that were causing VFX artefacts on faces at certain angles.

Fixed Minthara sometimes not following the party in Act II or Act III.

Fixed a case where Halsin wouldn't move to his position when you arrived at Last Light in Act II.

Fixed an issue where Minthara wouldn't leave the party after being escorted out of Moonrise Towers.

Fixed an issue causing characters to tell you they were too busy to talk to you when you tried to speak to them. They were lying.

Fixed missing tab textures in the Trade UI.

Hid the filter tabs for traders when bartering with them, these will be reintroduced in a future update pending further testing.

Fixed a potential crash when preloading complex cinematics.

Editor's P/S:

The latest hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3 is a welcome update that addresses a number of issues that have been affecting players since the release of Patch 6. Most notably, the hotfix fixes a bug that was preventing Minthara from following players in Act II and Act III, and another bug that was causing players to get stuck in combat due to environmental factors. The hotfix also includes a number of other fixes, including a fix for a trading problem where merchants' gold would not load, and a fix for graphics glitches that were affecting new animations.

Overall, the hotfix is a positive step forward for Baldur's Gate 3, and it is clear that Larian Studios is committed to listening to player feedback and addressing issues in a timely manner. The fact that the hotfix is being released simultaneously on all platforms is also a positive sign, and it shows that Larian Studios is committed to providing a consistent experience for all players.