The Controversial Return of Save Scumming in Baldur's Gate 3
The release of Baldur's Gate 3 has reignited the age-old debate on save scumming, the act of saving before key decisions to reload if the outcome is undesirable. While some players embrace the chaotic freedom and random difficulty of the game, others rely on quicksaves to ensure favorable outcomes. Larian director of publishing advises players to "trust the dice" and own their failures, highlighting the game's ability to cope with player mistakes. Streamers are even showcasing their playthroughs without save scumming as a badge of honor. Save scumming has been a long-standing practice in CRPGs, and Baldur's Gate 3 continues this tradition. The ultimate challenge is to resist save scumming while playing on the hardest difficulty.