Baldur’s Gate III – How to Pause: Your Key to Victory

Baldur’s Gate III – How to Pause: Your Key to Victory

Hey there! You know how you can totally zone out when you’re deep into Baldur’s Gate 3? Like, time is an illusion kind of zoned out. But then nature calls, or your stomach growls so loud you swear your neighbors heard it. So how do you take a breather in a game with no classic pause button? Well, there are some super cool tricks to freeze-frame your game while you do the human stuff.

Hitting Up the “Turn-Based Mode” Button

One trick to take a breather from Baldur’s Gate 3 is to hit the “Turn-Based Mode” button or just smack the spacebar. With this, you can flip from real-time into turn-by-turn gameplay. Now you’re playing chess, controlling each party member one at a time. This is your best friend when you’re walking through trap-filled zones and want a careful, methodical strategy. So when your pizza delivery rocks up, this mode is your go-to for freezing the game. Be warned, though: environmental effects still roll on, so make sure your character isn’t in hot lava when you step away.

Catch a Breather During Brawls

Yet another cool trick that pairs well with the “Turn-Based Mode” button is to chill out mid-battle, but only on your turn. Let the game hang while you do whatever, and come back when you’re set to dive back into this mesmerizing realm filled with fantastical beings and spells. Now go conquer that loo break or feast like a king, and jump back in when you’re ready!