Lack of available space where the game saves its progress can also lead to this error. Applications and games typically use the C drive to save files. Ensuring that there is sufficient free space on the C drive to facilitate game saves is critical. Interference from mods, using the cross-save feature, or corruption within game files are additional potential causes known to trigger error code 516. Identifying the potential causes is just the first step. Next, we’ll look at how to resolve these issues. Before delving into the troubleshooting steps, it is advisable to restart your system. Restarting can often resolve issues by refreshing the services, client, and data in memory. This simple action can sometimes fix the bugs associated with error 516 in Baldur’s Gate 3.
1. Toggle the Trade Barter Button a Few Times
In many cases, transactions with vendors trigger error code 516. To avoid this, use the button on the left side to trade rather than selecting the buy option during conversations. Toggle the Trade and Barter buttons at the top a few times, ensuring you exit the store on “Barter” mode.
2. Free Up Some Space
Insufficient space on the C drive necessitates clearing out enough room for game saves. Disk Cleanup is a helpful utility in Windows for this purpose; it helps you delete temporary files, cache files, and items in the recycle bin, among others. Alternatively, you can move or delete data to create space.
3. Rename the Temp Folder
The “Temp” folder within the game’s AppData directory is used to store temporary files, which may become corrupted and cause error code 516. As a workaround, you can either delete or rename this folder, prompting Baldur’s Gate 3 to create a new one upon the next startup:
4. Disable Mods
Mods like “Party Limit Begone” in Baldur’s Gate 3 may contribute to error code 516 if they are outdated. Disable them or update them to rectify this issue.
5. Disable the Cross-Save Feature
The cross-save feature, while convenient for game progression on different platforms, might impede the ability to save the game.
6. Change Save Game Directory
While you can’t change the save game directory from within the game, you can create a symbolic link to a new directory using the Mklink command:
7. Verify Game Files
Corrupted game files can cause error code 516. To check and repair game files, use Steam’s built-in feature.
8. Delete Your Save Files
Deleting saved game files should be a last resort due to the risk of losing progress. If no other methods have remedied the problem, proceed cautiously: Many players have successfully fixed error code 516 by using the Trade button rather than the Buy option. If you’ve tried all the methods above without success, consider reinstalling Baldur’s Gate 3 as a final step.
