This guide is for players with mods who need simple, step-by-step instructions on how to prevent downloading the patch and being locked out of their saves due to mods that are not updated yet, so they can continue to play their pre-patch game with their existing mods.
If you already launch directly from the .exe (from your BIN folder) without opening a mod manager, you can skip the sections for BG3MM and Vortex.
With this method, you can also still play Multiplayer if your all members of your party is on a LAN and has taken the steps in this article to prevent patching. If not on the same network, this can be done by using a VPN service such as Hamachi/LogMeIn or ZeroTier, and a Direct Connection ID is used. The person hosting the game needs to
Stopping the program from starting when you boot your computer will help prevent immediate accidental patching.
Stopping the program from automatically updating the game helps prevent accidental patching if you happen to open Steam or GOG for any reason.
Open BG3MM.
When ready to patch, launch the game from Steam again.
Vortex launches the game directly with the EXE without Steam or GOG, so no configuration is required.
Do not click Check for Updates until you are ready to fully update to patch 7 for both the game and your mods.