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As it happens exactly when another player joins, look at the network/router side before blaming the laptop hardware. The fact that joining someone else’s game works normally also points in that direction. The upload dropping below 1 Mbps is the biggest clue. I’d check whether the router is struggling with NAT/UPnP or bufferbloat when the game starts sending more traffic. Since you already tried wired, Wi-Fi and a phone hotspot, I’d also test with all VPNs, third-party firewalls and network monitoring software disabled. If the problem still happens through the phone hotspot, that would make a normal router configuration issue less likely and I’d focus more on the game’s hosting/network code or the Windows network stack.

Update: Divinity Apocalypse: Part 1 Chapter 1 is now published.

This is the beginning of the final book of the saga. And yes, the name of this final fanfic book is a shout out to Larian. I partially chose the name "Divinity Apocalypse" because of their Divinity games. However, it was also a fitting title for this final book, and I'm sure you'll see why before it draws to its final conclusion.

And yes, this is the final book in the entire saga. The Demon Hunters began it all, followed by the Afflicted - though the two were written at the same time because of the Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous games. Nevertheless, from a story perspective, Demon Hunters begins the tale. The Afflicted is the continuation. Hellraisers is the sequel to Baldur's Gate 3, and Divinity Apocalypse is then the sequel to Hellraisers. It wraps up the entire story, showing how they all intertwine into one grand epic.

Hope you enjoy it!

BG3.75 - Divinity Apocalypse (Fanfiction)
Baldur's Gate 3.75: Divinity Apocalypse - an original fanfic story that is a sequel to Baldur's Gate 3 Fanfic: Hellraisers. It picks up immediately after the events of Hellraisers, which immediately took place after the events of Baldur's Gate 3. Characters from the previous fanfics - Zeth, Kieralyn, Jade, Trynn, Dyce, Ivrini, Fiovay, Kai, Aelun, Vlyn, and the other members of parties throughout the entire saga - travel to other worlds including Eberron, Krynn, Mystara, Birthright, and the dreaded Dark Sun. Their quest is to collect the black obelisk fragments, restore the seven obelisks, and undo the cataclysmic magic that was unleashed over a hundred years ago.

Here is the link to the blog site: https://baldursgate3hellraisers.blogspot.com/2025/10/baldurs-gate-35-hellraisers.html

As it started right after the router died, I’d look at the new router/network before assuming there’s a problem with the game servers. Crossplay can depend on NAT and certain connections being allowed. Check the router NAT type and make sure UPnP is enabled. I’d also try connecting the console/PC through a phone hotspot for a quick test. If crossplay works over the hotspot, then the router or ISP connection is almost certainly the thing to investigate.

I can see the appeal, especially for a melee-focused Bard. Magical Secrets has plenty of useful options, but having Blinding Smite available would give the build a more interesting melee choice instead of relying mostly on the usual picks. It would also fit the Bard pretty well thematically. Even if its too late for an official change, it would be a nice option for a mod.