Baldur’s Gate 3 has just rolled out its much-anticipated Patch 8, introducing a slew of exciting features like new subclasses, cross-play capabilities, and even a photo mode. After watching others stress-test these updates, players can finally dive into the action themselves.
Larian Studios had previewed much of what’s in this patch last year, promising it would be BG3’s last significant update—no kidding this time. The focus, especially for those involved in stress testing, was on gathering feedback about the newly enabled cross-play. However, a mix-up in January resulted in some PS5 users accidentally downloading a glitchy version ahead of time.
As Larian highlighted in an announcement last week, the patch is now live as of today, April 15. And if you were expecting minor tweaks, think again; the patch notes are packed with substantial updates, just as studio head Swen Vincke teased.
Leading the charge, we have the highly anticipated 12 new subclasses, cross-play between console and PC, and a quirky photo mode for your creative pursuits—yes, the endless bear-related memes can commence. Additionally, for some yet unexplained reason, Baldur’s Gate 3 now has Steam trading cards.
Larian took to Twitter with a heartfelt message to fans, reminding everyone that this is indeed the final major update for Baldur’s Gate 3. The studio expressed gratitude to players for making BG3 a monumental success, but also acknowledged the need to shift focus towards new creative endeavors. Minor bug fixes aside, no further narrative content or major storyline changes are on the horizon. The tales they set out to tell have reached their conclusion, and the studio aims to harness its creative energy for future projects.
On a lighter note, Larian teamed up once more with Spud Gun Studios to create an animated short featuring CEO Vincke dramatically dispatching a dragon while clad in full armor, levitating on a swarm of bees—because why not?
For those craving more details on what Patch 8 has in store, Larian will be hosting a developer stream on their official Twitch channel tomorrow, April 16, at 1pm UTC. This is a perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding of the update and get hyped for what’s next.
In the meantime, immerse yourself in Patch 8 and keep an eye out for the variety of custom campaign mods in development, such as the intriguing BG3 Stardew Valley mod. These community-driven projects promise to keep the Baldur’s Gate 3 experience fresh and engaging as Larian sets its sights on future ventures.
