Title: Baldur’s Gate 3 Update Sparks Controversy with New Inventory Management Feature
Subtitle: Players Express Frustration as Shared Stash Turns Main Character into “Mule”
Published: September 24, 2023, 03:47:41 Updated: September 24, 2023, 04:55:53
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are grappling with a frustrating new update that has left their inventories cluttered. The latest patch introduced the shared stash feature, which some claim is “ruining the game.”
In addition to highly anticipated features like the Magic Mirror and Mac support, the patch also aimed to ensure that key items from dismissed party members would transfer to the main character. However, this change has sparked discontent among players, who now find their inventories unmanageable.
A Reddit post with over 3,700 upvotes captured the extent of players’ dissatisfaction. One user wrote, “My main character is not a mule to carry all of companions’ bags and pouches when they’re dismissed from the party.” Another player voiced annoyance at receiving camp supplies and alchemy pouches from characters when they are changed out, preferring a way to access inventories while in camp without playing “hot potato with items.”
Critics argue that punishing the entire player base with automatic item swapping due to a few players’ lack of organization is an unfair solution. Many hope for the option to turn off the shared stash feature, as it encumbers the main character with items from other companions.
On the Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Forums, players discuss the need for an alternative solution. Some propose allowing access to all characters’ inventories while in camp, regardless of their party status, or at least adding a toggle for the shared stash feature.
While the update aims to prevent players from losing track of important items, it has been met with criticism for its implementation. Players advocate for a more user-friendly approach to inventory management, urging the developers to consider their suggestions for future updates.
Baldur’s Gate 3 enthusiasts eagerly await further updates from the game’s developers, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing inventory management controversy.