If Baldur’s Gate 3 is constantly improving through updates, sometimes certain patches change things (by mistake or not) and therefore disappoint fans. This is what we know.
In the world of Baldur’s Gate 3, a recent update, described as a hotfix, introduced controversial changes, notably concerning the romantic arc of Minthara, an emblematic character of the game. This development recalls the difficulties previously encountered by this character , which seems to be at the heart of the debates for some time. Naturally, fans are starting to express their displeasure on social media.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix that doesn’t work everywhere
Following the implementation of patch 6, which included various new features, including some changes to romantic interactions, Minthara, an adventure companion in the game, finds herself once again in the spotlight. The main change made by hotfix 21 concerns a romance. Indeed, players playing a character related to The Dark Urge found that Minthara ends their relationship if they choose to reject Bhaal, a change that was not well received.
This caused shock waves among the players. With some even reporting that they were still able to kiss Minthara after she made it clear their relationship was over. This situation led to considerable confusion and heated discussions in the community. Particularly on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit.
Fans are criticizing this development. Judging it inconsistent with the character of Minthara, known for having abandoned her first god, Lolth. This change in the relationship seems to contradict his beliefs, as highlighted by his quote on the Baldur’s Gate Wiki page. In-depth discussions take place. Some even include references to descriptions of Bhaal from the Dungeons and Dragons universe to support the arguments.
The community is divided. On the one hand, some believe that the new direction given to Minthara corresponds to an internal logic, reflecting its attachment to the quest for power. On the other hand, voices are being raised to suggest that Larian Studios, the game’s developer, should offer the characters a chance to convince Minthara to stay on their side. Despite their choice of redemption.