Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player online has shown off a hilarious glitch that causes their character to hug companion Halsin forever. While Halsin is a fan-favorite character inBaldur’s Gate 3, this glitch could cause some awkwardness for the player.
Since the launch ofBaldur’s Gate 3, gamers have found a ton of bizarre glitches in Larian’s latest RPG. To some degree, this is to be expected.Baldur’s Gate 3is a massive undertaking, so it makes sense that there would be some glitches that make it through the QA process. One recently discoveredBaldur’s Gate 3glitch made parasites enormous, which was a terrifying sight. With Larian largely moving on from the game, let’s hope that any truly game-breaking issues have already been found and patched out by the studio at this point.
The bug was posted to Reddit, in which the player simply would not stop huggingBaldur’s Gate 3companion Halsinduring a cutscene. Halsin speaks like normal, as if nothing is happening, which in its own way adds to the overall hilarity of the strange situation. Even better, the player appears to take breaks in between hugs, before going in for another. One player in the thread made their feelings clear with a simple but effective, “can’t blame them.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 Halsin Hug Glitch
It seems as though this bug has come as a direct result ofromancing Halsin inBaldur’s Gate 3. He’s a popular choice for romance in the game, thanks to the controversial bear scene that caused such a stir pre-release. In this particular case, it isn’t clear exactly what causes the player to continue to hug Halsin, and the original poster nor the commentators in the thread didn’t have any theories, either. Right now, this will have to remain an unsolvedBaldur’s Gate 3mystery, but there’s no doubt that other gamers will also discover this at some point in the future.
The second half of 2024 is set to be huge forBaldur’s Gate 3. Although Larian might not be working on any DLC for the game, it is currently developingPatch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3. This is currently slated for a release in September, and promises to be the biggest update for the game yet, effectively serving as Larian’s swan song forBaldur’s Gate 3. Of all the features confirmed, the modding tool kit is set to be the biggest addition. The game already has a solid modding community, so the tool kit will definitely be used as a way to keepBaldur’s Gate 3alive for many years to come.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
