Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 finally fixes the RPG's second-biggest party management sin after 6 months of waiting (2024)

By Jordan Gerblick

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And brings a long-awaited fix for Shield Bash

Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 finally fixes the RPG's second-biggest party management sin after 6 months of waiting (1)

Larian has revealed a few key details about what's included in Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6, and a few of the changes are, dare I say it, game changers.

We just recently learned from Larian that Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 is scheduled to launch sometime this week, although we still don't have a more specific release date. We already knew the update would bring "improved smooches" just in time for Valentine's Day, as well as new camp idle animations, new Legendary Actions in Honour Mode, and "plenty of bug fixes," but now we know a lot more about the forthcoming update.

Plus, Shield Bash has returned home!Shield Bash and Rebuke of the Mighty have been fixed, which means your passives should now correctly trigger Saving Throws. pic.twitter.com/Hx4eN8corKFebruary 13, 2024

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Chiefly, Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 will finally make it so that you can dismiss a party member without having to talk to that party member directly. Instead, you can simply interact with the party member you'd like to replace them with, dramatically lessening the amount of time you'll spend walking on foot to shuffle up your party.

This one was a long-time coming, and is arguably the biggest improvement to Baldur's Gate 3's party management system since the November update that allowed you to manage all of your companions even when they aren't in your party.

Another big change revealed today affects Shield Bash, which along with Rebuke of the Mighty, "have been fixed, which means your passives should now correctly trigger Saving Throws," Larian says. There have been complaints about Shield Bash not working properly for months now, so this is another very welcome fix.

Finally, Larian says update 6 will prioritize your avatar as the main speaker when you automatic dialogue scenes are triggered, whereas before sometimes it would be other members.

The update hits PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, followed by a Mac version at some point in the future. It clocks in at a very healthy 21 GB, but PC and Steam Deck users will need an eye-watering 150 GB for the full package. "Short on space? Uninstall BG3 and re-download the patched version!" Larian advises.

Baldur's Gate 3 now has over 500,000 reviews on Steam, placing it alongside Stardew Valley and Hollow Knight in the platform's best-reviewed games.

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Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 finally fixes the RPG's second-biggest party management sin after 6 months of waiting (2)

Jordan Gerblick

After scoring a degree in English from ASU, I worked as a copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. Now, as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer, I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my apartment, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.

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Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 finally fixes the RPG's second-biggest party management sin after 6 months of waiting (2024)

FAQs

What is the problem with patch 6 BG3? ›

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 has introduced bugs, causing frustration for players. Some issues include aggressive characters, and progression halts in Honour Mode. The game's complex patches may lead to inevitable bugs despite community-focused support.

What are the updates for Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6? ›

The main updates include: Brand new cinematics and animations. New animations have been added for kisses and key romance scenes (notably at the Elfsong Tavern), and new cinematics have been added for story elements like the Sorcerous Sundries scene. There are some new idle animations which will display at camp, too.

Is Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 a big one? ›

The latest Baldur's Gate 3 update, Patch 6, needs 150 GB of your hard drive, but it will also fix companion behavior and the dialog camera. Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the best games to come out last year, but it didn't launch without its fair share of technical issues.

How big is Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6? ›

Those on PC and Steam Deck will need around 150GB of free space to download Patch 6, though Larian said those short on space can uninstall the full game and redownload the patched version. Mac players will receive the Patch at a later date, which is yet to be announced.

How old is jaheira in BG3? ›

She tends to make jokes out of serious situations and will approve the player to do so as well. Despite being such a wizened veteran of numerous wars, she maintains a healthy sense of humour and does not mind when she is the butt of a good joke. During the events of the game, Jaheira is roughly 150 years old.

Can you be evil in BG3? ›

1: Yes, going evil will have some companions leave you (specifically Karlach, Wyll, and Gale... though I think you can persuade Gale into staying.). In return you do get a couple evil companions. 2: While it is entirely possible to do an evil playthrough, doing so cuts out a massive portion of the game's content.

What's still missing from Baldur's Gate 3? ›

The Upper City Is Missing From Baldur's Gate 3

The most noticeable missing content from Baldur's Gate 3, and the one causing most of the contention with the community, is the entire Upper City of Baldur's Gate.

How do you recruit Minthara? ›

There are a number of important Rolls coming up that you'll need to pass in order to recruit Minthara. You'll need to speak to the commanders and pass multiple Wisdom Rolls in order to convince them that they should throw Minthara into jail and spare her life. When Minthara is thrown into jail, follow after her.

Will they add Dragonborn to Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Dragonborn is a playable race in Baldur's Gate 3. This guide will provide an overview of this race, including Dragonborn race features, skill modifiers, and subrace options in BG3.

Is Baldur's Gate 3 a AAA game? ›

BG3 is a AAA game, and its developer is an indie dev, so both. Originally posted by DDkiki: They are pretty rare phenomenon of a large, but still Independent studio, producing AAA games. So answer is - both.

How old is Astarion Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Baldur's Gate 3 Origin Companions
NameRaceAge
AstarionHigh Elf350
GaleHuman30-35
KarlachTiefling28-32
Lae'zelGithyanki22
2 more rows
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What will Max level be in Baldur's Gate 3? ›

Summary. Baldur's Gate 3 is based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e but has a maximum level of 12, not the tabletop RPG's maximum level of 20. Expansion of the level cap is unlikely. Higher-level spells and stronger villains in late-game DnD make it challenging to continue Baldur's Gate 3 past level 12 in a video game format.

Why is patch 6 so big BG3? ›

Highlights. Patch 6 for Baldur's Gate 3 brings a massive amount of changes, bug fixes, and improvements, but players need to make sure they have enough hard drive space to download it. The patch introduces new features like dismissing party members and unique, randomized kisses for characters.

How big is Baldur's Gate 3 patch 8? ›

On to our feature presentation: Patch 8 is drawing near, and it’s going to be roughly 40GB (so make sure you have space free!), bringing the total install size for Baldur’s Gate 3 to approximately 104GB. As with our previous patches, and saves made on Patch 7 or prior will no longer be compatible when updated.

How big is Baldur's Gate 3 vs Divinity 2? ›

I read this multiple times, apparently BG3 is a huge game, but not as huge as Divinity 2. I remember in Divinity 2 I would spend almost 20 hours in Fort Joy lol (not Reapers Coast, actual Fort Joy), and apparently in this game you can be finished in 30ish hours.

Did patch 6 break mods BG3? ›

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Just a heads up in case you are running mods: Patch 6 breaks Script Extender and there a lot of mods that don't use SE that also need updates to function after Patch 6. Patch 4 and 5 didn't impact me at all running mods, but this one changed some core files that the mods use.

Was Baldur's Gate Destroyed? ›

Fortunately, Baldur's Gate was unharmed from the effects of the blue fire that rained from the sky. As it was known throughout Faerûn as an "open city", the Gate became a haven for a great number of refugees that fled the destruction that wracked the lands around the Sea of Fallen Stars.

Is it possible to remove parasite in BG3? ›

There is currently no way to remove the Illithid Tadpole parasites in Baldur's Gate 3. The twist is that once you start this 'Remove the Parasite' quest, you're offered several different options to choose from. How your story progresses ahead is up to you with what options you choose and how lucky you are.

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