A recently released patch for Baldur’s Gate 3, Patch 8, has addressed some of the game’s long-standing issues, but a small bug remains. This infamous bug still persists, despite the game’s massive update, and some players are finding it amusing. The portrait glitch is a long-time issue that was present in the game before Patch 8. The bug causes bugged character portraits to appear off-center and expressionless, with characters sometimes moving to the bottom-right corner of the portrait. Some players are finding the bug humorous, referring to the bugged portraits as “Zoom call” shots. Other players are simply annoyed because the bug doesn’t affect gameplay elements, but it can be distracting or immersion-breaking. In a

post on Reddit by user jSlice__

, the player confirms that the infamous portrait glitch is still present in the game. The post reads: “I just wanted to let everyone know that the portrait glitch is still present in the game. It’s still as annoying as ever.”
Despite the massive update, the bug remains a part of the game, and some players are finding it memorable. User Marcuse0 notes that they have been encountering the glitch more since the patch release, saying: “I would go one further and say it’s noticeably worse. I leveled up three companions to level 2 and got portrait glitches on all of them.”
User Drae-Keer takes a different approach, expressing that the bug isn’t even a bug anymore and that it might as well be a fully embraced “feature” instead, given how long the glitch has been in the game. The user says: “Honestly it should become a feature. Every scene change should have an x% chance of making their portrait stare into your soul. Or in Halsin’s case, show off his pecks.”

The Bug Is A Part Of Baldur’s Gate 3 History

Patch 8 was massive, adding 12 new subclasses, a robust Photo Mode, split-screen for the Xbox Series S version, and even crossplay between consoles and PC. Despite all of these additions and other bug fixes, the portrait bug might remain as a part of Baldur’s Gate 3’s incredible history. The bug has definitely cemented itself as one of the most memorable bugs from Baldur’s Gate 3. The game’s large and passionate community has had a lot of fun with the bug, and that makes sense. The bug is a small part of the game’s history, and some players might enjoy it more than they would a perfect game. For now, fans may have to stare at “Zoom call” expressions and bare chests occasionally instead of the proper portraits.

No Matter What People Think About The Portrait Bug

No matter your stance on the portrait bug, it has definitely become a part of the game’s identity. It is possible that a small patch could be put out to address it and any other bugs in the game, but that may actually disappoint some fans who have enjoyed it. For now, and maybe forever, fans may have to live with the bugged portraits.

Highlights

• patch 8 was a massive update that added 12 new subclasses, a robust Photo Mode, and split-screen for the Xbox Series S version.
• The portrait bug is a long-time issue that was present in the game before Patch 8.
• User Marcuse0 notes that they have been encountering the glitch more since the patch release.
• User Drae-Keer expresses that the bug isn’t even a bug anymore and that it might as well be a fully embraced “feature” instead.

Definition: The portrait bug is a non-game-breaking bug that affects the game’s portrait system, causing bugged character portraits to appear off-center and expressionless. It is not a critical issue and does not affect gameplay elements.