Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by David
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the latest entry in the franchise and will soon be coming out of Steam Early Access. Since the game is in Early Access, at the time of writing, there are bound to be errors or issues that PC players will face and it’s not like the final build will be free of issues. Baldur’s Gate 3 PC players report they are experiencing errors and issues like the crash at launch, FileSystem Error, in-game crash, the game not saving, File verification error, access denied, .Net Core error, low resolution, and more. In this Baldur’s Gate 3 guide, I will list fixes that will help players resolve these errors and crashes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Error Fixes That’ll Help
Baldur’s Gate 3 is in Early Acess, at the time of writing, and still, there is quite a buzz around the game. The game will roll out of early Acess in the second half of 2023. Since the game’s development isn’t complete yet, there are bound to be errors and issues that PC players will experience.
Baldur’s Gate 3 PC players are reporting errors like FileSystem error, crash at launch, the game not saving, access denied, stuttering, in-game crash, and more. The following are the errors and issues that Baldur’s Gate 3 players are experiencing along with their fixes and workarounds.
If you are experiencing the Vulkan Error, check our detailed fixes for Baldur’s Gate 3 Vulkan error and File Verification Error.
FileSystem Error, Game Not Saving, Access Denied Fix
Baldur’s Gate 3 PC players are reporting that they are unable to load the game or even save their progress as they get the following error.
FileSystem error
Failed to create dir: \\?\\Larian Studios\Baldur’s Gate 3
The system cannot find the path specified.
OR
Failed To Delete File
Directory: File in my documents \Larian Studius\Baldur’s Gate 3\Player Profiles
Access is Denied
OR
119 120 612 Error Code
These errors aren’t allowing players to either load the game or save the game. But worry not, as this error can be fixed, and here are the fixes for the FileSystem Error, Game Not Saving, and Access Denied error in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Run Steam And The Game As An Administrator
One reason for these Baldur’s Gate 3 errors could be the lack of admin rights. Right-click Steam’s exe > properties > Compatibility tab > check “run this program as an administrator” and hit apply.
Now, right-click Baldur’s Game 3 in Steam library > Manage > Browse local files. A new window will open with game files. Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 executable > properties > Compatibility tab > check “Run this game as an administrator” and apply the changes. This will fix the error.
Disable Controlled Folder Access
Ransomware Protection is another reason that is stopping Baldur’s Gate 3 or Steam from accessing the save folder. Disabling Controlled Folder Access will allow the game and Steam to access the save folder and the save error will be fixed. Open Windows Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage ransomware protection > Turn off controlled folder access.
Restore Default Values For The Documents Folder Location
Another fix for Baldur’s Gate 3 FileSystem error is to restore the Documents folder location to default. Open file explorer > right-click Documents folder > Properties > Locations tab > click “restore default” and press Ok. This will fix the error and players will be able to load and save their Baldur’s Gate 3 progress.
Disable OneDrive Backup
If the issue still persists and you have set up Onedrive backup that might be the culprit. Players might have enabled OneDrive backup for the Documents folder. Disable the OneDrive backup and these errors will be fixed. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the Taskbar > Settings > Manage Backup > Turn off backups for all folders > click “Save Changes”.
Crash Fix
Baldur’s Gate 3 PC players are reporting that the game is crashing while playing. For some players, the game crashes at a specific point while for others, it crashes randomly. The following are the fixes that will help players fix the in-game crashes. Also, check out detailed fixes for Baldur’s Gate 3 crashes.
Switch API
PC titles often allow users to switch between APIs like DX12, DX 11, and Vulkan. One reason for Baldur’s Gate 3 crash is the Vulkan API and forcing the game to use DirectX 11 will fix the in-game crash issue with the game. Players can do that through the in-game menu.
Another way to force the game to use DX11 API no matter what option is selected in the game is to right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > properties > type “-dx11” or “-d3d11” and close the Window. Launch Baldur’s Gate 3 and the in-game game crashes are now fixed.
Disable Third-Party Tools/Software
PC users often use third-party tools and software to enhance their experience like MSI Afterburner, RGB software, Discord, and driver/software for peripherals like controllers or HOTAS. Using third-party tools and software can be used but they can cause in-game crashes. Disable any third-party tool you are using along with Steam overlay and GeForce Experience overlay. Launch Baldur’s Gate 3 and the game won’t crash.
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED Fix
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED crash is a GPU-related error that can occur due to the GPU being overclocked, players at an unlocked FPS, and more. The following are the fixes that will help players fix the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED crash while playing Baldur’s Gate 3. Also, see our detailed fixes for Baldur’s Gate 3 DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error.
Disable Overclock
Players might be experiencing the “DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED” error, if their GPU is overclocked. Revert it back to its default GPU clock if you have overclocked the GPU. In case your GPU is factory overclocked, for Debug Mode through Nvidia Control Panel. Debug mode forces that GPU to use reference GPU clocks recommended by Nvidia. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Help > Debug Mode.
Limit Max Frame Rate
Experiencing games at an unlocked FPS is amazing but it can put a lot of load on your GPU and CPU, depending on your hardware. If you are playing at an unlocked or high FPS, it is the reason why Baldur’s Gate 3 is crashing with a DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED error. Limit the game’s max FPS and the issue will be fixed. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > select Baldur’s Gate 3 > scroll down and enable Max Frame Rate > set a value for it.
Note: If you aren’t using a Gsync or Freesync setup, the max frame rate value you set should be 1/2, 1/3rd, or 1/4th of your display refresh rate. For example, on a 120 Hz monitor, your choices for max frame rate are 60, 40, and 30 FPS respectively. Otherwise, locking the FPS at any random value with cause jittering.
.NET Core Error Fix
According to Baldur’s Gate 3 players, they are unable to play the game as they get the following error when they launch the game.
“To run this application you must install .net core. Would you like to download it now”
This error is occurring if you have the %ProgramFiles% folder set in a drive other than C drive. Considering your %ProgramFiles% folder is in D drive then copy the “D:\Program Files\dotnet” directory to “C:\Program Files\”. Remember that the drive may differ for most players. Do this and the Baldur’s Gate 3 NET Core Error will be fixed and you’ll be able to play the game.
Low Resolution, Blurry Graphics Fix
There is an issue with Baldur’s Gate 3 that renders the game at a low resolution even if the players have selected 1440p or 4K resolution. The following are the fixes that will help players resolve the issue.
Force DirectX 11
PC Players report that forcing Baldur’s Gate 3 to use DX11 fixes the low-resolution or blurry graphics issues. Since the game uses Vulkan API as default, it could be a bug with that particular API. Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > properties > type “-dx11” or “-d3d11” and close the Window. Launch the game and the low-resolution issue will be fixed.
Change DPI Settings
The default Windows DPI setting for the game is another reason for the blurry or low-resolution graphics. Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > Manage > Browse local files. A new explorer window will open containing game files. Go to Baldurs Gate 3\bin > right-click bg3.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab > Change high DPI settings > select “Application” for “Override High DPI Scaling performed:” under “High DPI Scaling override”. Hit apply and the resolution issue will be fixed.
Black Screen, No Display Fix
Black Screen is another issue that Baldur’s Gate 3 players are experiencing. According to players, when they launch the game they get a black screen but can hear the audio in the background. To fix this, launch the game, and when the black screen appears, press “Alt + Enter”. The game will go into Windowed mode and will start to display.
Game Not Starting, Crash At Startup Fix
Baldur’s Gate 3 players are reporting that the game crashes at startup when the loading completes or doesn’t launch. There are a number of reasons behind the Baldur’s Gate 3 crash at launch issue and the following are the fixes.
Check Your OS
For those of you facing the issue on 32-Bit Windows 7 or any other 32-bit Windows OS, Baldur’s Gate 3 only supports 64-Bit OS. Upgrade your operating system to 64-bit and it’ll stop crashing at startup.
Change API
As I mentioned before, Baldur’s Gate 3 uses Vulkan API by default which causes the game to crash at startup for some. Players can fix the crash at launch issue by forcing the game to use DirectX 11. Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > properties > type “-dx11” or “-d3d11” and close the Window. Launch the game, and it’ll work without crashing.
Run The Game As An Administrator
If you are playing the game on a Windows account without administrative privileges, it is causing the Baldur’s Gate 3 crash at startup issue. Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > Manage > Browse local files. A new explorer window will open containing game files. Go to Baldurs Gate 3\bin > right-click bg3.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab > check “run this program as administrator” and click apply. Launch the game and it won’t crash at launch.
Delete Player Folder
Another fix for this crash at launch issue with Baldur’s Gate 3 is to go to “Documents\Larian Studios\Baldur’s Gate 3\Playerprofiles” and delete the player’s named file. This will get the game working without a crash at the start.
Install/Repair Visual C++ Redistributables
Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Stam library > Manage >Browse Local Files. A new explorer window will open containing game files. Go to “Baldurs Gate 3\bin” and Launch the game by double-clicking bg3.exe. If the players get an error similar to “vcruntime140_1.dll Was Not Found”, they need to install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables both x86 and x64 versions. This will stop Baldur’s Gate 3 from crashing at launch.
Alternatively, players can manually download the “vcruntime140_1.dll” from the internet, then right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Stam library > Manage >Browse Local Files. A new explorer window will open containing game files. Go to “Baldurs Gate 3\bin” and paste the downloaded file here. Launch Baldur’s Gate 3 and it’ll work without crashing at launch.
Disable Anti-Virus
Your anti-virus or Windows Security might be blocking the game’s executable. Either disable the real-time protection or exclude the game’s install folder from it, I recommend the latter. After that, right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 in Steam library > properties > installed files > Verify integrity of game files. Launch the game and it won’t crash anymore.
Stuttering, Performance Fix
Performance issues are common among fully developed and optimized PC video games and Baldur’s Gate 3 is still in Early Access, at the time of writing. Players are reporting performance issues with the game like low FPS and Stuttering. The following are the fixes that’ll help players fix performance issues and stuttering.
First, make sure you have installed the latest GPU driver. Close all background processes and ensure that no process is using too much CPU or GPU resources.
Nvidia Control Panel Tweaks
There are some Nvidia Control Panel tweaks that’ll improve the game’s performance. Launch the game and disable in-game v.sync and quit the game. Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > select Baldur’s Gate 3. Make the following changes in the options.
Power Management – “Prefer Maximum Performance”
Shader Cache – On if you are using an HDD
Texture filtering – Quality – “High Performance”
Vertical Sync – “On”
Apply these settings and players will notice an improvement in the game’s FPS and the stuttering will be fixed for good.
Crackling Audio Fix
According to players, the in-game audio is constantly crackling, buzzing, or popping. Here is a potential fix for this Baldur’s Gate 3 audio issue.
Open Settings > System > Sound > click “Sound Control Panel”. Select your active audio device > Properties > Advanced tab. There are multiple options for the players to choose and they’ll have to do a bit of trial and error to see at which setting the audio stops crackling.
That is all for our Baldur’s Gate 3 fixes for errors like FileSystem Error, access denied, .NET Core Error, in-game crash, stuttering, crash at startup, and more. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.