Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 5 Patch Notes, Explained
If you’ve been itching to return to the famous Forgotten Realms, then you’re luck withBaldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5, one of the biggest updates yet. We’re here to explain this exciting new feature by showing you what you may expect.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5 Changes
To continue the adventurous tales ofBaldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios has introduceda new epilogue chapterthat takes place six months after the story’s conclusion. Those who have finished the game can access this latest saga by loading into their current session before the final fight.
The epilogue will be shaped by the decisions you’ve made throughout your journey, showcasingnew cinematics and the return of beloved companions. According to the Baldur’s Gate 3 patch notes, it will act as the “final goodbye,” where you may read letters from those you’ve met along the way.
Everyone’s favorite non-skeleton, Withers, will be your main host for the evening, alongside aspecial cinematicspecificallyforGaleandLae’zel. Party members can also try on somenew outfitsthat can be used on characters likeShadowheartandAstarion.
While playing the last act, you can expect various improvements in its performance regarding bugs and any other issues.
Besides the epilogue and quality-of-life features,two new difficulty modes, Honour and Custom, have been added to Baldur’s Gate 3. Honour Mode will usher in a more challenging experience, taking over the previous Tactician. Bosses will change up their dynamic through this difficulty, and you’ll be rewarded with the exclusive Golden D20 if you manage to survive the entire game without dying.
But if you want to take it down a notch, you may try out Custom Mode to create a more suitable gameplay session for you.
Keep in mind that Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 5 will require a substantial amount of storage, with 130 GB of free space. You may also need to uninstall the game and re-download the patched version, as suggested byLarian Studios.
For a full breakdown of the Baldur’s Gate 3 patch notes, here’s the complete list of changes from the developers:
Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 5 Patch Notes
Highlights
Main Highlights
Other Highlights
Crashes and Blockers
Combat and Balance
Flow and Scripting
Act-Agnostic
Performance and Optimisation
Tooltips, Icons, and Portraits
Character Creation and Level Up
Controller and Split-Screen
Level Design
Cinematics
And many, many more fixes, improvements, tweaks, and labours of love!
That covers everything you need to know about theBaldur’s Gate 3 Update 5 patch notes. While here, be sure to explore the relevant links below, includingour ranking of the top 10 best side quests.
