Have you recently playedBaldur’s Gate 3and noticed a bug where you either got Error 516 or a “Save Failed” message pop-up? Luckily, we know some possible solutions.
I have had this very issue, and it seems like everyone else I know playing BG3 has run into this strange bug. Not being able to save your game is terrible, so here are some ways you can fix this issue.
Baldur’s Gate 3: Save bug and Error 516 solutions
Players online have luckily found solutions to this problem that have proven to work. It seems like the root of the problem is abug where all traders in BG3 default to Trade instead of Barter, which somehow triggers the bug. Here are a few different methods to fix this Error 516 and save bug in Baldur’s Gate 3.
“Save Failed” bug
This is the specific bug I’ve found myself facing, and any time after I speak with a trader, I’m unable to save. Here’s a fix that someone discovered online:
Another good method is apparently topress the Trade icon in the bottom left cornerof your screen instead of choosing the dialogue option to see their wares. This should apparently fix the issue for anyone with the “Save Failed” bug message.
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I personally know someone who recently experienced Error 516, even though this Error is a few months old. This is essentially the same bug, but if you’re receiving this Error message, there may be slightly different solutions. Here is the main method I’ve discovered:
I would even recommend trying this method for the “Save Failed” bug, as it also asks you to press the actual trade button instead of the trade dialogue option.
If none of these solutions are working for you, I would advise you touninstall and reinstall Baldur’s Gate 3.I know it’s a hassle, as it’s a very large game, but I know someone who found success in fixing this bug once they did so.
With this issue now fixed, have you ever run into theScript Extender Errorin Baldur’s Gate 3? We have a guide on how to fix that issue as well.
Anyka Pettigrew
Anyka Pettigrew has been a Staff Writer for PC Invasion since November 2023 and a Contributing Writer since February 2023. She is a Canadian graduate of a Bachelor of Arts degree who has been writing in games journalism for four years. Anyka is an avid guides writer but also enjoys writing anything from news pieces, to reviews, and even opinion pieces. Having a never-ending passion for video games for as long as she can remember got her into a plethora of genres like action adventure, RPGs, horror, survival etc. Some of her favorite franchises are God of War, Persona, The Last of Us, Zelda, and Resident Evil. She also enjoys reading fantasy and sci-fi books, as well as drawing digital art. Anyka also regularly listens to podcasts on gaming news from ‘Kinda Funny Games’, and ‘Play, Watch, Listen’.
