Baldur-s Gate 3 Update V4.1.1.3732833 -patch 3- [better]

Larian Studios released Update v4.1.1.3732833, 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

  • Added more granular telemetry (non-identifying) around loading times and asset streaming to help diagnose long load sequences.
  • Improved error codes for save/load failures to aid community support.

Bug Fixes (Selected)

  • Quests – Fixed issues with "Save the Refugees," "Find the Nightsong," "Get Orin’s Netherstone," and more.
  • Characters – Minthara dialogue fixes; Gale no longer permanently loses certain spells.
  • Crashes – Fixed crash when opening inventory while trading.
  • Visuals – Fixed armor clipping on dragonborn and half-orcs.
  • Audio – Missing voice lines restored in several scenes.

Performance has been boosted by disabling behaviors for faraway NPCs with automated overhead dialogues. Combat & UI: Baldur-s Gate 3 Update v4.1.1.3732833 -Patch 3-

The Wizard class, for example, has received a significant overhaul, with changes to their spellcasting abilities and new spells. The Rogue class has also been reworked, with improvements to their stealth and sneak abilities. Other classes, such as the Warrior and Cleric, have also received changes, making them more competitive and fun to play. Larian Studios released Update v4

Act 3 Stability: Substantial improvements were made to the Lower City to stabilize frame rates in dense crowds and complex environments. Bug Fixes (Selected)

Highlights

  • Magic Mirror – In your camp, interact with the Magic Mirror to change your appearance (race, body type, and pronouns are locked).
  • Mac Support – Full release for macOS (Apple Silicon M1 and later).
  • Act III Performance – Significant optimizations to crowds, physics, and memory usage.
  • New Intro Cinematic – Reworked opening cinematic for a more polished introduction.
  • UI Overhaul – Improved inventory, character sheet, and trade interfaces.