The definitive version of Dragon Age: Inquisition is supposed to be on PC. Considering how gorgeous it looks on PS4, that must be saying something. But that doesn’t mean it’s perfect, and the latest patch is meant to fix some of the biggest problems.
According to Mark Darrah, we don’t have much longer to wait:
The next patch is close. Once we have it locked we will have more details. Not locked yet. I realize this isn’t a very satisfying answer
— Mark Darrah (@BioMarkDarrah) January 16, 2015
But what will Patch 3 fix? According to the patch notes, it’s all about squashing bugs, particularly those that hampered progression or experience.
Based on feedback from our players, we tweaked the banter system to be less random in order to prevent extra-long periods of silence. We fixed quest blockers in the personal quests of Dorian and Sera as well as a spawning issue in Solas’s personal quest (I won’t elaborate to avoid light spoilers).
There are also some fixes for the multiplayer side of things, as well as key bindings for walking and push to talk functionality.
A lot of people seem to be struggling with some rather silent companions while wandering the open world. I have been lucky enough not to experience this, but I have had plenty of other strange bugs and glitches. I’ve found that mixing up my party composition leads to more interesting conversations; it seems that until I progress the plot or explore a new environment, certain combinations of party members simply run out of things to say.
Have you been playing it on PC and exploring in silence? That would positively ruin the game for me – much of the life of the game comes from the silly or insightful conversations between my party members.
Last Updated: January 20, 2015
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:02
Still super keen to pick this up. And with each patch I’ll be getting more of a complete game when I do. 😀
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:06
1yr-wait-for-sale-and-complete-game approach is wisest yes
Uberutang
January 20, 2015 at 10:06
Amen.
Aries
January 20, 2015 at 10:27
99% off will do
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:28
Ag I’m not that worried, I’d settle for 75%
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:06
What’s this? A patch to fix a game that did not work on release? I say, quite interesting indeed
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:07
Who’d have thought? O_O
Shas 'O Norm
January 20, 2015 at 10:09
SACRILEGE!
b1nd3r
January 20, 2015 at 10:11
First article like this EVER, The standards are dropping >.<
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:14
They can write and post whatever the hell they feel like.
Just wait for the stuff that interests you.
Shas 'O Norm
January 20, 2015 at 10:17
DRM?
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:17
Playing with fire there XD
Matthew Holliday
January 20, 2015 at 10:18
dont support?
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:18
Why not?
Matthew Holliday
January 20, 2015 at 10:18
witcher 3 isnt coming.
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:19
http://38.media.tumblr.com/176f833abab159822a796b2984d4c9e7/tumblr_nbquovYtkE1r122xxo1_500.jpg
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:20
Pfff.
http://i.imgur.com/A1Qwu.jpg
Matthew Holliday
January 20, 2015 at 10:21
wasnt he one of the guys that went all googly eyed when this was posted?
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:22
I was, certainly. I’m far more interested in Cyberpunk 2077 than The Witcher. I just like griefing Ryan over it 😉
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:40
No grief when non DRM games are mentioned.
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:45
Hehe, fair enough 😀
b1nd3r
January 20, 2015 at 10:20
Hey look wonder troll is back, Sarcasm and you dont go well hey 🙂 must be an ANC supporter has to interfere with everything and provide nothing useful
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:21
wtf man?! O_O
b1nd3r
January 20, 2015 at 10:23
Wat? ryanza is a troll plain and simple never gives any useful feedback, trolls other peoples comments then crys like a lil bitch when people troll him, SHEM
ToshZA
January 20, 2015 at 10:24
Um. Everyone here is a troll… He fits right in, and we like him.
Don’t support DRM.
b1nd3r
January 20, 2015 at 10:25
thats nice 🙂
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:38
My legacy.
And it’s Ryanza not ryanza.
Matthew Holliday
January 20, 2015 at 10:43
Ryanza is our rock.
totally reliable.
Dont support witcher 3, DRM is coming.
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:57
Google The Witcher 3 on the 26th. Next Monday.
b1nd3r
January 20, 2015 at 11:01
i`d also consider 30% to be the average of a rock >.<
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 11:00
Ryanza
January 20, 2015 at 10:35
Long walk to freedom.
Amandla.
RustedFaith
January 20, 2015 at 11:05
Worked fine on release ?
Mandom (Umar)
January 20, 2015 at 10:12
After all the bashing I gave this game, tried again, and really enjoying it. Even if it is really simple
Shas 'O Norm
January 20, 2015 at 10:12
Is this the real patch?
Is this just DLC?
*Bohemian Rhapsody style*
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:18
Hah
Shas 'O Norm
January 20, 2015 at 10:26
Admit it, you just sang that in your head. 😉
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:29
Nope, but I put it on the playlist queue for the day
Matthew Holliday
January 20, 2015 at 10:17
thanks, give us the patch we needed, after the most avid fans have finished the game twice, and wont play the game again for years.
never did get that audio bug though. a few crash problems, but nothing major.
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 10:29
I’ve been to emerged to notice. Sera and Iron Bull really have some good banter when talking about girls 😀
“Iron Bull: Did you see that blonde woman a few towns back?
Sera: The one with the huge titties?
Iron Bull: There’s a woman behind those tits, Sera.
Sera: Yeah, way WAY behind them.”
Lardus-Resident Perve
January 20, 2015 at 10:36
I think I may just like Sera based on this…
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 10:45
She has by far the best banter, and her and Iron Bull make me laugh.
Lardus-Resident Perve
January 20, 2015 at 11:09
How does she compare to my Isabela? I read a bit about her, but reading does not equal “knowing” hehe
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 11:13
Well firstly Isabela isn’t in Inquisition. Sera is more crazy, psychotic maybe?
Lardus-Resident Perve
January 20, 2015 at 11:15
Still sad about no Isabela…more crazy hmmmm could be fun…will make a female warrior who acts crazy as well just for her! Then an overly serious male rogue for Cassandra.
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 11:08
When you first go to Iron Coast and you see the Dragon and the Giant fighting Iron Bull says “Oh, that is badass!” and Sera laughingly says “Can we stick around and watch”
Dean
January 20, 2015 at 10:43
Apparently, if you don’t romance either Dorian or Bull, and have them and Sera in the party, you get a nice convo on the noises the two of them make at night from Sera.
BOOM. CRASH. AARRRGGHH
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 11:00
Sera: It’s like falling through a tree into custard! “TOO HIGH!” wham! “TOO FAST!” wham! “LEEAAVES!” wham! SPLAT!
Dorian: I’m not sure which which is worse, the mockery or the accuracy…
Bull: Eh. Depends on how much rest the trees had.
😀
Cuan Lohrentz
January 20, 2015 at 10:42
If they would fix the sh1t inventory system that’d be gr8…
Spaffy
January 20, 2015 at 11:01
Yea, in the beginning I sold all the research stuff not knowing.
Ghost In The Rift
January 20, 2015 at 10:51
I just need a DLC for the Ending,Again………
Kromas Votes LAG WCMovie Event
January 20, 2015 at 10:51
The silent protagonist.
HL3 CONFIRMED!
Admiral Chief
January 20, 2015 at 10:57
O_O