The highly anticipated RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has been grappling with a slowdown bug, which has been traced back to players' in-game actions of stealing and vandalism. Larian Studios, the game's developer, has identified the issue where the game fails to forget these unseen thefts and acts of vandalism, causing them to overload the memory and slow down game performance, especially by Act 3. This bug became a noticeable problem following the fourth patch, but the good news is that Larian has swiftly tackled the problem. The solution is set to be rolled out in the upcoming fifth patch which is currently in testing and scheduled to release this week.

In addition to the patch, a physical Deluxe Edition of Baldur's Gate 3 has been announced that will feature a variety of appealing extras. The Deluxe Edition includes DLC, a digital copy of the soundtrack, an artbook, character sheets, and physical items such as a map and a Mind Flayer poster. This special edition will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in early 2024, offering more for fans of the franchise to look forward to.

When is the Baldur's Gate 3 slowdown bug fix releasing?

The fix for the Baldur's Gate 3 slowdown bug is included in the fifth patch, which is currently in testing and is expected to be released this week, although an exact date has not been specified.