{"id":35674,"date":"2023-09-22T16:27:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/baldurs-gate-3s-hefty-patch-3-and-mac-version-live-now-patch-notes-once-again-too-big-for-steam\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T16:27:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:27:17","slug":"baldurs-gate-3s-hefty-patch-3-and-mac-version-live-now-patch-notes-once-again-too-big-for-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/baldurs-gate-3s-hefty-patch-3-and-mac-version-live-now-patch-notes-once-again-too-big-for-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldur\u2019s Gate 3\u2019s Hefty Patch 3 and Mac Version Live Now, Patch Notes Once Again Too Big for Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Baldur\u2019s Gate 3\u2019s much-anticipated Patch 3 is live now, bringing significant changes to the Dungeons & Dragons-themed role-playing game as well as the full release of the Mac version.<\/p>\n

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The patch notes are once again too big for Steam as they exceed the platform\u2019s character limit. As such, the patch notes in full are on the Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 website<\/a> (beware spoilers!).<\/p>\n

Developer Larian recommended Mac users fully uninstall the early access version of the game and remove any mods before installing the latest version to minimize potential compatibility issues. The minimum and recommended specs for Mac users have also been updated: Larian recommends an M1 Pro processor and FSR enabled to run the game at high or ultra settings on a Retina display.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere, Patch 3 adds the Magic Mirror. \u201cTucked away in your camp, exuding a certain \u2018we found this at a vintage fair and it\u2019s too fancy for our current home\u2019 energy, is an item called the Magic Mirror,\u201d Larian explained. \u201cTales have been told of its legendary ability to permanently alter the appearance of one who gazes into it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Magic Mirror lets you change up your appearance whenever you\u2019d like, however many times you\u2019d like. There are some restrictions: your appearance, voice, pronouns, and nether regions can be changed, but your race\/subrace and body type cannot. Origin characters, hirelings and full illithids cannot use the Magic Mirror. Cosmetic modifications that are a consequence of your gameplay choices will persist. If you know, you know.<\/p>\n

Crucially, performance is improved in the Lower City of Baldur\u2019s Gate. Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 has some performance issues<\/a>, particularly with Act 3 and in densely populated areas. \u201cMore to come!\u201d Larian promised.<\/p>\n

Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 spoilers ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Larian is well-known for having fun with its patch notes, and Patch 3 is no exception. Here are a few that made me chuckle:<\/p>\n