Baldur’s Gate 3 is going strong, and it may be one of the best games of this year. But that does not mean that it is free from occasional bugs and crashes. Recently, players have encountered a blue textures bug in the game. Since you are reading this guide, you too may have faced the same issue. If so, keep reading this guide to learn more.
So, according to the players facing this issue in Baldur’s Gate 3, the in-game world is totally bombarded with blue textures, almost resembling the infamous Blue Screen of Death. Anyway, the bug is an obstruction to the game, and the players are unable to play it due to these textures affecting the visual experience. That said, we know that it can be very detrimental to the in-game experience, which is why we have shared a few workarounds to get rid of this issue.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Blue Textures Bug: Is there any fix yet
As of writing this guide, there is no official fix for the blue textures bug in Baldur’s Gate 3. But that is not the end! In the absence of an official fix, we have some potential fixes that have solved the issue for a number of players. But note that they are not guaranteed fixes and may not work for everyone. Nevertheless, these workarounds are worth a shot.
Restart
The first workaround is simple: just close the game and your PC. Well, boot it again after a few minutes. Start the game and check if this simple workaround did the trick for you.
Verify Files
The next thing to try is to check the game files and make sure everything is in order. To do this, open your Steam client and go to your Steam library. Locate BG3 and right-click on it. From here, go to Properties and then select Installed Files. Here, you will see the “Verify integrity of game files” option. Once the process is complete, restart the game and check if the issue persists.
Change API
Without going into the technicalities of what an API is and how this can fix the blue texture bug, we have shared the details on how to change it. Changing the API is highly recommended, as it has reportedly fixed the issue for many. So, to change the API in Baldur’s Gate 3, you will need to open the game’s launcher. Here, you will see the small Settings icon below the Play button. Click on it. Now, if you have Vulkan checked, uncheck it and select DirectX. Similarly, if you have DirectX selected, change it to Vulkan. After making these changes, launch the game and see if the texture issue has been fixed.
GPU drivers
Keeping your GPU drivers up-to-date is crucial to avoiding such texture issues in BG3. Visit your GPU manufacturer’s website, like NVIDIA or AMD, and download the latest drivers. Install them following the instructions, and restart your system. For better performance, ensure BG3 runs on your dedicated GPU. To make sure of it, right-click the Start button, access Settings, and go to Gaming > Graphics Settings. Now, select the Browse option and add the Baldur’s Gate 3.exe file to the list of games. After this, access the Options menu and set it to “High Performance”. Now, launch the game and see if that works.
Reinstall
Sometimes, the issue could be due to corrupted game files that aren’t resolved through the verification process. If you’re still facing the problem after verifying the files, consider redownloading the entire game. This approach might be time-consuming but could be very effective in fixing this issue. Also, remember to reinstall the game on a different drive.
Well, we hope this guide was helpful. For more guides and tutorials like this, make sure to visit DigiStatement regularly. Before you leave, click on this link to learn about the Blood of Lathandar Not Working Issue in Baldur’s Gate 3.
