For Xbox players of Baldur’s Gate 3, trying to get through a whole playthrough of the game has been tempered by save file woes. Exiting the game after saving can lead to the complete disappearance of precious progress due to a firmware issue. Both Larian Studios and Microsoft are actively working on solutions.
The bug, present since the game’s December 7th Xbox debut, has caused immense frustration for players, with some losing hours or even entire playthroughs. While a permanent fix remains in development, Larian has tweeted about a temporary workaround via its cross-save system.
By creating a Larian account and linking it to your Xbox profile, players can automatically upload their last five saves to the cloud.
This way, the lost saves can be retrieved if the bug strikes again. Larian assures further improvements to streamline the process and increase cloud storage capacity for save files in the near future. Microsoft, acknowledged by Larian as the ultimate source of the issue, is also diligently seeking a definitive solution. However, holiday scheduling has slowed the process, and a concrete timeframe for the fix still needs to be determined.
In the meantime, Larian offers additional precautionary measures players can take, including fully closing the game instead of relying on Quick Resume, turning off autosaves, and limiting quick save slots. Additionally, ensuring the game is fully updated minimizes potential risks.
I think assigning singular responsibility isn’t entirely accurate. Both parties are actively involved in finding a solution, with Larian offering workarounds and Microsoft focusing on a permanent firmware fix. Microsoft’s console should be able to handle the game, but Larian should have optimized the game to the console. Still, it doesn’t matter, what matters is getting a real fix.
The ultimate goal is a seamless Baldur’s Gate 3 experience for Xbox players, achieved through collaboration and taking care of both technical aspects. Acknowledging the shared responsibility and appreciating the ongoing efforts is more productive than focusing on blame. Players can contribute by utilizing the available workaround and staying informed about future updates from both Larian and Microsoft.
