If you’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) and suddenly can’t click on anything, menus, dialogue options, or even your inventory, you’re not the only one. Many players have reported this frustrating problem where the mouse moves, but nothing responds.
This issue usually happens because of a bug, display mode glitch, or a mix-up between controller and mouse inputs. Don’t worry, you can fix it easily with a few simple steps.
Why BG3 Isn’t Letting You Click Anything
When Baldur’s Gate 3 loses focus between your UI and input system, mouse clicks may stop working even though the pointer moves. This can happen after switching from a controller to a keyboard, resizing the window, or using overlays like Steam or Discord.
Here are the most common causes:
- BG3 switched to controller mode automatically.
- Display settings or resolution scaling are incorrect.
- The game is stuck in full-screen mode with focus loss.
- Corrupted input or save files.
- Overlay conflicts from Steam, Discord, or GeForce Experience.
- Outdated drivers or a bug from a recent update.
How to Fix “Can’t Click on Anything” in BG3
If your mouse isn’t responding inside the game, follow these steps.
1. Restart the Game and PC
Start with the most straightforward fix. Close Baldur’s Gate 3 completely and restart your PC. This clears temporary glitches and refreshes input detection.
Once restarted, open the game again and test if the mouse clicks work.
2. Check for Controller Mode Conflicts
BG3 automatically switches input modes when a controller is detected. Sometimes it locks into controller mode, disabling mouse clicks.
Disconnect any connected controllers or USB devices. Then restart BG3, it should load into keyboard and mouse mode.
If you prefer to keep a controller connected, open Settings → Controls → Input Mode and manually select Keyboard & Mouse. This ensures proper mouse functionality.
3. Change Display Mode to Borderless Window
Display mode problems are one of the most common causes of this issue. Running BG3 in full-screen can cause the game window to lose click focus.
Switch it to Borderless Window mode:
Open Settings → Display → Display Mode and choose Borderless Window. Apply the changes and restart the game.
In most cases, mouse clicks will start working again.
4. Verify Game Files in Steam
Corrupted or missing game files can break input functions.
To repair them:
- Open Steam and go to your Library.
- Right-click Baldur’s Gate 3 and select Properties.
- Go to Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for the process to finish, then restart your PC and launch the game.
This replaces any broken or missing files that could be blocking input.
5. Turn Off Overlays (Steam, Discord, GeForce)
Overlays can interfere with mouse detection in BG3. Disable them to avoid conflicts.
- In Steam, open Settings → In-Game and turn off Steam Overlay.
- In Discord, go to User Settings → Game Overlay and switch it off.
- If you use GeForce Experience, open Settings → In-Game Overlay and disable it too.
Once disabled, relaunch BG3 and check if clicking works.
6. Reset Input Settings
Sometimes, corrupted configuration files can cause issues with the mouse and UI. Resetting your input settings often fixes this.
- Press Windows + R, type
%AppData%/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur’s Gate 3/, and hit Enter. - Find and delete (or rename) the InputSettings.json file.
When you restart the game, BG3 will create a fresh input configuration automatically.
7. Update GPU and Windows Drivers
Outdated drivers can cause strange bugs, especially after BG3 patches.
Update your graphics drivers using your GPU software (NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AMD Adrenalin, or Intel Arc Control).
Also, check for Windows updates and install any pending patches. Restart your PC after updating and test BG3 again.
8. Reinstall or Repair BG3 (Last Resort)
If none of the fixes work, reinstall the game to clear all broken data.
Before uninstalling, back up your save files:
C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur’s Gate 3\Saves
After reinstalling, import your saves and check if the problem is gone.
Preventing Future Input Freezes
To avoid this issue in the future, keep your game updated and avoid switching between controller and mouse during gameplay. Always disable background overlays before launching BG3 and stick to borderless window mode for better stability.
Conclusion
If you can’t click on anything in Baldur’s Gate 3, it’s usually caused by an input mode mix-up or a focus glitch from full-screen or overlays. Restart the game, check input settings, disable overlays, and verify files. These simple steps fix the issue for most players.
After that, your mouse and menus should work normally again, so you can return to adventuring in Faerûn without frustration.