The Patch #5 update to Baldur’s Gate 3 marks a significant step forward in the game’s evolution, introducing a host of new features and improvements. This patch not only enhances the overall gameplay experience but also expands the narrative depth and player interaction possibilities with a new epilogue. With performance enhancements, additional language support, and new gameplay modes, this update has a little something for everyone. You can see everything new and changed in the new BG3 update in the patch notes below.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch #5 Patch Notes
We’ve put together a condensed version of BG3 Update #5 patch notes below. We touch on most of the changes that came with patch #5, but you can see the full version on the official website for more information.
Main Highlights
- New Epilogue: After defeating the Netherbrain, a new section provides closure with allies.
- Two New Play Modes: Honour Mode and Custom Mode.
- Performance Improvements: Notably in Act III and for low VRAM/RAM machines.
- PS5 Dynamic Resolution: Enhanced resolution support.
- Korean Language Support: The game is now available in Korean.
- Camp Inventory Management: Access inventories of non-active party companions.
- New Fight in Ramazith’s Tower: Triggered upon betraying Nightsong.
- Orin’s Outfit: Now lootable and wearable.
Other Highlights
- Gameplay Adjustments: Including changes to Shadowheart’s artefact ownership, visual effects of becoming half-illithid, hotkey priorities, and NPC interactions.
- Romance and Character Interactions: Enhanced, including a new term of endearment from a romanced Minthara.
- Combat and Balance Improvements: Addressing enemy AI, combat mechanics, and various spell effects.
- Quest and Dialogue Enhancements: Including new cinematic tweaks and improved companion reactivity.
Crashes and Blockers
- Crash Fixes: Addressing savegame loading, texture-related issues, Auntie Ethel interaction, and more.
- Combat Related Fixes: Correcting issues during combat scenarios and interactions.
Combat and Balance
- AI and Combat Mechanics: Adjustments to enemy behavior, combat messages, and specific combat scenarios.
- Spell and Condition Tweaks: Modifications to various spells and game conditions for balance.
Gameplay
- Gameplay Mechanics: Enhancements to reactions, stealth, and various gameplay interactions.
- Visual and Environmental Updates: Improvements to character and environmental visuals, and fixes to gameplay bugs.
Performance and Optimisation
- Memory and Performance: Fixes to memory leaks, optimizations to assets, and general performance improvements.
- UI Enhancements: Including a profanity filter for custom map markers, and improvements to the combat log and trading mechanics.
Level Design
- Navigation and Environment: Fixes and improvements to various in-game environments and navigational elements.
- Loot and Interactivity: Enhanced loot and interactive elements in several game areas.
Art and Animation
- Visual Improvements: Fixes to textures, character models, and environment visuals.
- Animation Enhancements: Polished character animations and fixed various animation issues.
Sound and VFX
- Sound Design: Improvements to sound mixing, effects, and dialogue interactions.
- Visual Effects: Enhancements to spell effects and cinematic polish.
Writing and Cinematics
- Dialogue and Writing: Updates to tooltips, quest texts, and character dialogues.
- Cinematic Fixes: Improvements to camera angles, animations, and character interactions in cinematics.
Patch #5 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is a big step forward for the ambitious RPG. Larian Studios’ dedication to improving and adding to every part of the game is clear in this major update.
All of these changes make the trip better in important ways. Patch #5 brings out the full potential of BG3, whether it’s fixing bugs or adding more to the game’s complicated questlines. Larian keeps raising the bar for the genre with care and commitment. This patch is another huge step forward in the process.
