Summary
A frustrating save issue impacting manyBaldur’s Gate 3players on the Xbox platform finally has an updating coming, which should resolve the firmware problem once and for all. While The Game Awards featured plenty of surprises, one of the biggest for many was theshadow launch ofBaldur’s Gate 3on Xbox. As it turns out, the announcement was supposed to be made during the big Game of the Year speech, but due to limited time during the acceptance speech, the reveal was never made outside of a Tweet from Larian Studios.
Regardless, there was no shortage of excitement from Xbox fans who had to wait while Larian and Microsoft attempted to get splitscreen working on the Series S to make sure both versions were identical. Unfortunately, theXbox version ofBaldur’s Gate 3suffers from a save deletion bugthat has caused many players to lose their progress entirely. Both Microsoft and Larian have continued to work on the problem, issuing both temporary workarounds and firmware updates that have yet to fully resolve the problem, though according to a new Tweet, it seems players now have an actual date to look forward to for a fix.
In a new post on Twitter, Larian Studios revealed some good news as thefrustrating save bug impactingBaldur’s Gate 3playersfinally has a dedicated fix on the way. According to Microsoft, they’ve managed to identify the issue and are preparing to release a firmware update to address it. Larian admits that it hasn’t been able to independently verify the fix, but the studio remains optimistic that Microsoft has truly found the root cause.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Save Update Release Date
Thankfully, the announcement of a dedicated fix wasn’t the only important detail provided by Larian. The Tweet also confirmed thatBaldur’s Gate 3players will have two ways to apply a fix. Microsoft is releasing a console firmware update on January 16 that players can manually update if they want. However, they also have the option to wait 1 additional week for an update, likely a Hotfix, to apply the fix to the game.
While fans now have an actual date, Larian has continued to address other parts of the game, fixing bugs, issues, and adding quality of life updates to further improve things for players.Hotfix 16 recently launched forBaldur’s Gate 3, solving a number of potential game crashes and other bugs that are getting in the way. One of the other highlights of the massive patch is that players now have unfettered access to certain quest-related items, being able to access them regardless of their location on a companion or even a camp chest.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
