The developers of the popular game Baldur’s Gate 3 have found an interim solution to fix the lingering memory issues on Xbox Series X/S. This temporary workaround enables users to safeguard their game advancement by preserving their save data.
Players who use Xbox Series X/S had to wait longer than their PC and PS5 counterparts to enjoy Baldur's Gate 3. The game became available to them only after it was declared at The Game Awards, eventually being released in December 2023.
However, the game port for Xbox Series X/S users was met with complications upon its release. Players reported difficulties with save data, which was frequently being deleted. Given the longevity of the game, which can stretch to over 100 hours for a single playthrough, this was understandably concerning.
The holiday season came and went with no resolution to the save issues plaguing Baldur's Gate 3's Xbox Series X/S players. Fortunately, the game's developer, Larian Studios, came up with a solution, although it does require getting used to.
In a post on the official Larian Studios Twitter channel, they shed light on the persistent save issues on Xbox Series X/S. To bypass these issues, they recommended activating the cross-platform saving feature within the game itself.
To implement this workaround, players need to create an account on the Larian website. After this, they should go to the 'Options' setting in the main menu of Baldur's Gate 3. Under the 'Gameplay' tab, they would select the 'cross-saves' option while also syncing their Larian and Xbox accounts.
Once these steps are followed, the most recent five saves will be uploaded to the Larian servers through cloud saving for each player. Should the bug rear its head again, gamers will need to reactivate the cross-save feature in Baldur's Gate 3, allowing them to recover the most recent saves.
The necessity of this workaround is regrettable, but it nonetheless serves as a means to sidestep the save deletion issue. Given that Baldur's Gate 3 is an extensive game with multiple formidable boss battles, having a way to secure game saves is a relief to players.
A clear timeline for a permanent fix to Baldur's Gate 3's save issues on Xbox Series X/S is not yet available, but Larian Studios remains optimistic about a swift resolution. Until then, players will need to depend on Larian's servers and cloud-saving function to ensure their hard-won game advancement is not lost.