In a recent surprise announcement, Baldur’s Gate 3 developers have requested that players delete their current progress and uninstall the game ahead of the game’s 1.0 release. This means that all players who have already purchased the Early Access version of the game will have to delete their saves and start again with the 1.0 version.
The announcement has left many players feeling frustrated, as they had put a considerable amount of time into the game and expected to continue with their progress when the game officially launches. It’s understandable why there’s been such a backlash towards the decision, as investing time and money into a game you can’t finish can be disheartening.
However, the developers have justified their decision by citing quality concerns. According to their statement, the Early Access version was “not optimized for robust performance and technical stability”. This implies that the 1.0 release will be a significant improvement from the early access version, and the developers want to avoid any potential issues arising from players using outdated saves and files.
The developers have promised that the versions won’t be too dissimilar and that the process of deleting saves and reinstalling the game shouldn’t be too difficult. Furthermore, they have released some tips for players who choose to delete their saves, such as avoiding the usage of mods.
Overall, while it’s understandable why some people are frustrated with the decision, the developers are in the right to ask players to delete their saves in the aim of making sure the game is in the best condition possible upon its full release. Who knows, the final version of the game could be one of the best gaming experiences of our time and the effort it takes to delete our saves may be worthwhile in the end.
