It's been a while since the release of Baldur's Gate 3, and players have been delving into the game's intricacies, uncovering rare items and hidden secrets. However, along with these discoveries, there's also a fair share of bugs and errors that players have had to contend with. One such bug, the "Cannot fast travel from this area" bug, has plagued many players. In this guide, we'll provide details on how you can get rid of this bug once and for all.
The Annoying Bug
The "Cannot fast travel from this area" bug prevents companions from fast traveling or joining the main character at the camp. While the main character remains unaffected and can fast travel and rest normally, the other companions are left stranded, unable to join the camp. So, is there a fix for this frustrating issue? Let's find out.
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No Guaranteed Solution
Unfortunately, there isn't a guaranteed or official solution or workaround available at this time. Bugs and glitches like this are not uncommon in video games, but there are a few workarounds you can try to potentially fix the issue:
Restart the Game
Sometimes, a simple restart can clear up minor glitches. It's recommended to save your progress before restarting the game. If you want to go the extra mile, you can even try rebooting your system.
Linking Characters
In Baldur's Gate 3, there's an option to link your companions to your main character, ensuring that they all travel together. Look for a "link" icon near your characters' portraits. If they are not linked, selecting "Going to Camp" might send only the selected character instead of the whole party. Make sure all your party members are properly linked before attempting to fast travel.
Killing/Reviving Party Members
Another workaround involves downing or killing your party members. Allow enemies to reduce their hit points to zero, making them fall unconscious or even die. Then, use healing spells or items to revive them. This might reset their positions and actions, potentially resolving the issue.
Try the "Leave Camp" Option
Instead of using fast travel, try selecting the "Leave Camp" option. This might help if the fast travel option isn't working as expected.
Try Long Rest
Click on the campfire icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen. Then, select the crescent moon icon. Click on the Long Rest option to teleport you to your camp. Once in the camp, click on the campfire and select "Go to bed" to start the long rest. After resting, try to fast travel and check if the issue is resolved.
Reload a Save
If you have a previous save file from before encountering this bug, try reloading that save and see if the issue persists. Sometimes, reloading a previous save can help bypass the bug. While this may require redoing some parts of the game, it could be a helpful solution if other options don't work.
And that's all the information we have regarding this matter. Hopefully, the developers will pay attention to this annoying bug and address it in a future update. However, for more guides and tutorials on the latest games, stay tuned to DigiStatement. And while you're here, click on this link to learn how to get the Sentient Amulet in Baldur's Gate 3.
