Larian Studios released , widely known as Patch 3 , on September 22, 2023. This massive update, weighing in at approximately 4.9GB - 8GB depending on the platform, introduced thousands of fixes, significant performance optimizations, and two highly anticipated features: the Magic Mirror and full Mac support. The Magic Mirror: Change Your Look Anytime
Baldur's Gate 3 Update v4.1.1.3732833: Ultimate Guide to Patch 3
: At Level 6, natural weapon attacks while in Wild Shape are now correctly treated as magical attacks, allowing Druids to bypass physical damage resistances.
You cannot change your race, subrace, or body type . Baldur-s Gate 3 Update v4.1.1.3732833 -Patch 3-
: Addressed an exploit where Dexterity modifiers were added to ranged off-hand damage without the appropriate structural feats.
Prior to this release, macOS players were limited to a legacy Early Access client. Update v4.1.1.3732833 brought , giving them complete access to the full, multi-act retail version of the game alongside PC and PlayStation 5 systems. ⚙️ Act 3 Performance Enhancements
Hundreds of bug fixes, including better pathfinding for companions and fixes for reactive dialogue triggers. 🛠️ Major Fixes & Tweaks Larian Studios released , widely known as Patch
Arcane Trickster Rogues received a massive utility buff. Their specialized Mage Hand now lasts indefinitely until destroyed, retaining its permanent invisibility through Long Rests.
Initially planned to coincide with the PlayStation 5 release on September 6, 2023, full Mac support was postponed to ensure quality and finally arrived with this Patch. To prepare, Larian advised Mac users to fully uninstall the game and remove any mods beforehand. The game is also optimized for Apple's M-series chips; for high or ultra settings on a Retina display, an M1 Pro processor with FSR enabled is recommended. .
The spell previously allowed players to cast certain highly destructive area-of-effect (AoE) or crowd-control spells without breaking their invulnerability. Patch 3 corrected this interaction. Casting any of the following spells will now instantly break your Sanctuary status: Call Lightning Evard’s Black Tentacles Hunger of Hadar Fear & Slow Glyph of Warding Divine Intervention Critical Feat and Subclass Adjustments You cannot change your race, subrace, or body type
Significant improvements were made to Act 3, addressing FPS drops and lag in busy areas like the Lower City.
Larian has optimized the Lower City and dense crowds to help reach FPS targets. NPC Management: