Baldur’s Gate 3 players are facing an “incompatible version” error after the recent hotfix 4 was rolled back due to issues with the game crashing.

The hotfix was released on August 16 to fix a few in-game errors and crashes. However, it quickly became apparent that it was causing new issues, such as the “incompatible version” error.

This error occurs when a game save is created on a client’s version that is older or newer than the current version. In the case of Baldur’s Gate 3, the hotfix was rolled back, but the game saves created while it was live are still registered as being on the hotfix version. This means that the current version of the game cannot read these saved files.

The only way to fix this issue is to wait for Larian Studios to release a new hotfix compatible with the game’s current version. In the meantime, players affected by this error can try loading an older save file created before the hotfix was released.

Larian Studios has acknowledged the “incompatible version” error and is working on a fix. In the meantime, the studio has advised players to be patient and wait for the next update.

How to Avoid the “Incompatible Version” Error

To avoid the “incompatible version” error, players should avoid saving their games while a hotfix is live. If you need to save your game, back up the save file so that you can restore it if the hotfix is rolled back.

You can also try verifying the integrity of your game files. To do this, open Steam and right-click on Baldur’s Gate 3. Select “Manage” and then click on “Installed Files.” Click on “Verify integrity of game files,” and Steam will scan your game files for any errors.

If you are still experiencing the “incompatible version” error after following these steps, you can contact Larian Studios for support.