Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3, has recently released the game’s first official update since its launch. This major patch, referred to as Patch #1, boasts thousands of changes, including numerous gameplay improvements, balance tweaks, and bug fixes, all aimed at enhancing the overall user experience.
The update is so extensive that the full list of patch notes could not be published on Steam due to exceeding the text limit. However, Larian Studios provided a preview of the update on Twitter, stating that it addresses over 1000 bugs, glitches, and blockers, making it a substantial update.
The patch notes outline several key changes, including increasing gold bounties, enhancing the HP bonus in Explorer Mode, and preventing NPCs from attacking players when it is not their turn. Other significant improvements include adding dye remover to traders who stock dyes and making Lady Esther available for trade after completing her quests.
In addition to these changes, the patch also includes numerous bug fixes and balance adjustments aimed at improving the overall gameplay experience. For example, the patch fixes issues such as characters getting stuck in an infinite falling loop, loot in corpses not appearing in multiplayer, and the Helm of Arcane Acuity crashing the game.
Furthermore, the update provides several usability improvements, such as fixing dialogue notifications disappearing too early, enhancing the performance of the minimap, and making improvements to the controller style option. The patch also includes improvements to loot and trade, such as adding dye remover to traders and expanding the inventory of fish vendors.
Other miscellaneous changes include updates to the credits, granting the Digital Deluxe DLC’s bard songs to companions, and restoring DLC rewards that were removed if the DLC was not installed.
Overall, the Baldur’s Gate 3 update 1 patch notes highlight Larian Studios’ dedication to delivering a polished and enjoyable game for players. The extensive changes and improvements in this patch demonstrate the developer’s commitment to addressing user feedback and enhancing the overall experience of playing Baldur’s Gate 3.
