Biggest Baldur's Gate 3 update yet adds epilogue, new modes and Act 3 performance fixes
Larian have released Baldur's Gate 3 patch 5, which they're calling the fantasy RPG's "most feature-filled" update so far, and glancing over the patch notes, it's hard to disagree. It's not just about shaving the cats, this time: the standout additions and fixes include a new story epilogue, two new modes, and some performance boosts aimed specifically at the game's ever-divisive third act.
Here's are Larian's own highlights for your avid consumption. No, I don't know what a "PS5" is either. Some kind of mid-level D&D enchantment?
- Epilogue: An entirely new section at the end of the game after the defeat of the Netherbrain that aims to provide a well-deserved sense of closure with your allies.
- Two new play modes: Honour Mode and Custom Mode.
- Many performance improvements, particularly in Act III.
- Added dynamic resolution for PS5.
- Players playing on machines with low VRAM/RAM should see improved performance.
- The game is now available in Korean!
- While at camp, you can now access and manage the inventories of companions who aren't in your active party.
- Added a brand new fight in Ramazith's Tower if you betray Nightsong there.
- Orin's outfit now drops as loot and is wearable by anyone. We also gave it a suitably disgusting description and name.
According to a press release, the new epilogue represents "some of the most complex writing in the game so far, as it takes advantage of Baldur's Gate 3’s reactivity across the entire adventure." There are 3,589 lines of new writing and additional cinematics.
As for the new modes, Honour Mode is both "more difficult in and out of combat", and something of an NG+ affair, with over 30 new tweaks to each BG3 bossfight and a new Legendary Action system
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