Fixed several crashes that occurred during gameplay, specifically when loading certain save files or during intense combat sequences.
—widely tracked within the gaming community alongside repack descriptors like "rune"—represents Hotfix #2 , a vital early post-launch update deployed by Larian Studios to stabilize the massive RPG. Released shortly after the game's official August 2023 launch, this specific version targeted critical game-breaking progression blockers, performance degradation, and immersion-breaking cinematic glitches.
Larian’s official patch notes for 146 were famously laconic: "Fixed a crash when using Rune of Recall. Fixed a scripting error in Cazador's Dungeon." However, dataminers have uncovered roughly 40 undocumented changes.
: Deployed additional multiplayer server architecture to handle the unprecedented player volumes at launch. Update Evolution Data Metric / Feature Specification Details Official Name Larian Studios Hotfix #2 Build String v4.1.1.3630146 Primary Focus Dialogue pacing, progression bugs, Vulkan rendering Save Compatibility Compatible with early v4.1.1.3622274 saves Direct Successor v4.1.1.3635601 (Hotfix #2.1) Troubleshooting Version Matching and Repacks baldurs gate 3 update v4113630146rune
: Corrected camera placement clipping during intimate or narrative-heavy dialogue scenes in the Emerald Grove.
: Fixed issues where some UI elements were not displaying correctly. Save Games
The update also includes a comprehensive list of bug fixes, addressing issues reported by the community. These fixes cover a wide range of problems, from minor visual glitches to more significant gameplay bugs that could affect player progression or experience. Additionally, Larian Studios has implemented various quality of life changes, designed to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for players. These changes are based on feedback from the community and aim to refine the game's UI, improve navigation, and enhance character management. Larian’s official patch notes for 146 were famously
"My game finally doesn't crash when I cast Chain Lightning in the Steel Watch Foundry. The Rune shader cache is magic." – u/TavTheMighty
Dataminers have found strings within the files referencing three new subclasses that utilize runic magic:
Note: For the best experience, players are advised to ensure their game is fully updated to the latest patch provided by Larian Studios through their respective platforms. Conclusion Update Evolution Data Metric / Feature Specification Details
Every patch aims for stability, but appears to target Act 3 specifically.
You are in the middle of an Honor Mode run, you use more than 10 mods, or you want a stable narrative experience. Several users report that dialogue triggers involving the Emperor are currently broken in this build.
Resolved a "rare PhysX crash" and issues where the game would crash when reloading a save made mid-dialogue.