Baldur's Gate 3 Players Outraged Over Co-Op Restrictions!

Highlights

Baldur's Gate 3 is receiving praise for its story and gameplay, but it is not without flaws, including issues with crashing and other minor bugs.

Fans are frustrated with the inability to remove a friend's character from their co-op party, which is a major issue. It is unclear whether this restriction is intentional or a design oversight, but players are eagerly awaiting a response from Larian Studios regarding this contentious matter.

Some players are expressing their dissatisfaction with a specific restriction that co-op games in Baldur's Gate 3 impose. Despite receiving praise from both fans and critics for its captivating story and gameplay, Baldur's Gate 3 is not exempt from imperfections. While it has undoubtedly set a new standard for developers and will likely be discussed for years to come, there are still certain issues that need addressing. One noteworthy complaint, which is not related to a technical glitch, has been voiced by numerous fans.

When a player joins a friend's co-op game, their character becomes a permanent addition to the friend's party. This means that even if the player only joins for a short time, their character will remain with the party until the end of the playthrough. This character takes up a party spot and cannot be removed or dismissed. This goes against the usual party mechanics in Baldur's Gate 3, causing frustration among some fans. In a Reddit thread started by user hamburglin, players are expressing their dissatisfaction with this issue and questioning whether it is intentional or a bug.

While some are convinced that the restriction in Baldur's Gate 3 is a mere accident, others speculate that it may be a controversial design choice made by Larian. According to these Redditors, the restriction might have been implemented to prevent a player's camp from being overcrowded with brief party members created by custom characters. However, some argue that there could have been better ways to address this issue if that was the concern. Considering the game's popularity on Steam, some fans find it hard to believe that Larian intentionally made this decision. As Larian has yet to respond to the controversy, co-op players are currently trapped with unwanted characters until further notice. For those playing solo, it is advisable to carefully consider before allowing someone to join their game.

Baldur's Gate 3 is available now on PC and will release for PS5 on September 6. An Xbox Series X/S version is also in development.