'Baldur's Gate 3' Crash Forces PS5 Gamers to Play Offline

"Baldur's Gate 3" community is bombarded with a new headache to deal with. PS5 gamers are plagued with in-game crashes while others complain about their save files not loading. However, there's a trick to bypass them and it's very easy to do.

Crashes and Save File Woes on PS5

"Baldur's Gate 3" fans on the PlayStation 5 are facing a frustrating challenge as crashes and save file complications disrupt their gameplay. According to The Gamer, the root of this issue appears to lie within the PlayStation Network (PSN), causing headaches for players.

To navigate this problem temporarily, Larian Studios, the game's developer, suggests disconnecting from Wi-Fi and playing offline.

This workaround has proven effective, rescuing previously unresponsive save files and allowing them to function seamlessly in offline mode. However, it comes at a cost: playing offline means sacrificing background updates, a notable inconvenience for gamers.

Widespread Predicament For BGR 3 Players

Reports of these issues flooded social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, indicating that many players encountered crashes and save file failures.

Concerns mounted as players feared losing their in-game progress. Some desperate players even resorted to the time-consuming measure of deleting and reinstalling the entire game.

Is Your Save File Safe When You Play BG3 Offline?

Thankfully, you don't need to endure hours of reinstalling the game. Disconnecting your PS5 from the internet should suffice to resolve the save file loading problem, despite the game's initial indications of issues with the saves.

What Larian Says About the Latest Issue?

Larian Studios acknowledges the inconvenience and recommends that players stay offline until the PSN-related issue is resolved.

While it remains uncertain who will address this problem, Larian is actively investigating the bug. Playing offline is a viable option for gamers during this period, although it may temporarily disrupt Trophies and save file backups.

Some players have reported improvements, with the issue seemingly resolved on their end. While others continue to face online gameplay challenges, PSN performance has stabilized for some. This indicates that progress is being made in addressing the problem.

'Baldur's Gate 3' Issue Does Not End Up Here

Despite these setbacks, players have voiced additional concerns, particularly regarding performance issues in Act 3, such as framerate dips.

Regular updates have been a hallmark of Baldur's Gate 3 since its launch, offering hope that these issues will be addressed in due time. Console players can look forward to a smoother experience in the game's final act, even if PC players face different challenges.

Now for an ice-breaker, The Verge reports that "Baldur's Gate 3" cast members will play the D&D version of the game as their in-game characters.

According to the outlet, they will appear on "High Rollers," which will be live-streamed on Twitch on Friday, Sept. 22 at 2 PM ET/7 PM BST.