What are the desktop system requirements for Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601)?

Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601) requires a 64-bit desktop operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS Sonoma/Sequoia), a quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 / Apple Silicon M1+), and at least 8 GB RAM.

How do I install Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601) without errors?

Extract the downloaded archive using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka into a clean directory, whitelist the folder in Windows Security (or clear macOS quarantine via xattr -cr), and run the executable.

Will updating Baldur’s Gate 3 to 4.1.1.3635601 keep my existing settings and saves?

Yes, user profiles, presets, and save files are stored in your local AppData or ~/Library/Application Support directory and remain intact when upgrading to 4.1.1.3635601.

How to Install Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601) on Windows 10/11 PC & macOS Desktop – Full Setup Guide

How to Install Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601): Download the full desktop archive from the verified mirror below, extract the files to a clean directory using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka, install any bundled runtime dependencies, and launch with administrator privileges.

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Step-by-Step Desktop Installation Checklist for Baldur’s Gate 3

Download Complete Release: Visit the Baldur’s Gate 3 main download page and grab the full archive using IDM, JDownloader 2, or Free Download Manager.
Prepare Security Exclusion: Add your destination folder to Windows Security exclusions (or clear Gatekeeper quarantine via xattr -cr on macOS) so false-positive heuristics do not block offline activation files.
Unpack Archive: Right-click the downloaded archive and extract using 7-Zip or WinRAR. Avoid extracting inside C:\Program Files or cloud-synced OneDrive folders.
Verify Runtime Dependencies: Install Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributables and DirectX on Windows if present in _CommonRedist.
First Launch: Right-click the main executable and select Run as administrator.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 – Windows 10/11 & macOS Configuration, Preset & Save Data Paths

When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601), check these default desktop directories:

Desktop Platform	Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory	Backup & Migration Notes
Windows 10 / 11 (x64)	`%APPDATA%\{Baldurs_Gate_3}\` or `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Baldurs_Gate_3}\`	Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences.
macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel)	`~/Library/Application Support/Baldurs_Gate_3/` & `~/Library/Preferences/`	Use `Cmd + Shift + G` in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly.

Release Metadata Summary – Baldur’s Gate 3

Title / Package: Baldur’s Gate 3
Verified Build Version: 4.1.1.3635601
Archive Size: 109.52 GB
Category: PC Games
Target Desktop OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) & macOS Desktop (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel)
Primary Download Hub: Download Baldur’s Gate 3 (4.1.1.3635601) Full Desktop Build