Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3’sextremely hefty Patch 6 dropped on May 14, 2025, after a teaser that falsely caused fans to expect it on Valentine’s Day. While the patch does include some updates to combat, including new Legendary Actions for certain bosses, the bulk of the update focuses on in-camp scenes and interactions. The new camp content inBaldur’s Gate 3’spatch 6 includes a mix of character-focused moments and quality of life improvements.
All Romance Options Have New Kiss Animations
One of the most anticipated parts of the update was new kiss animations for the eight romanceable characters. Previously, most characters used a standard brief peck animation. Now, each has between one and three new kiss animations. They will play randomly each time the player asks their love interest for a kiss, so players may have to go in for several smooches before seeing all of them. They include a mix of playful forehead and cheek kisses and passionate full-on lip locks. While most characters' new animations are available as soon as the player enters a romantic relationship with them, Astarion has some unique animations which cannot be seen unless he becomes theVampire Ascendant.
Several Characters Received New Idle Animations
A number of companions received new idle animations, particularly those who simply stood around while at camp. This can make camp scenes feel more dynamic. In particular,all four late-joining companionsgot new animations, so they no longer simply stand in front of their tent. Some of the new idle animations include:
Reading a githyanki text
Polishing the Spear of Night (Acts 2 and 3 only)
Whittling wooden ducks
Tending the mushrooms around her tent
Contemplating a skull
Adjusting her armor
Getting angry at the sun
Kneeling in meditation
Receiving a message from a rat
Cooking a meal
Shaving his head
Playing a drum
The patch notes also confirmed that non-companion camp followers, including aasimar paladinDame Aylin, Wyll’s cambion patron Mizora, and Duke Ulder Ravengard, will move around the camp rather than staying in one place.
Switching Party Members In Camp Is Now Easier
Previously, removing a companion from the active party and replacing them with another was a multi-step process. Players first had to speak to the character they wished to remove, persist in removing them despite the character’s protests, speak to the desired new party member, and invite them to join. Now, players need only to speak to the companion they want to join their party, and can select who to dismiss during a single conversation. This streamlines the process ofswitching party membersgreatly and means that players no longer have to spend so much time at camp before getting out on the road.
Other Patch 6 Camp Updates
Several smaller updates to camp life and camp content were also made during Patch 6. These include:
