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Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Drops: Final Update with New Animation

Apr 15, 2025 1:37 PM

Baldur's Gate 3 has released its substantial Patch 8, marking what Larian Studios states is the final major update for the game. This patch introduces 12 new subclasses, cross-play compatibility between consoles and PCs, and a photo mode for enhanced gameplay experience. Players can now enjoy these updates after a prolonged anticipation, especially following a brief, buggy early appearance on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year. Larian emphasizes that no new narrative content will be added after this patch, ensuring that the game's intricate storytelling and character arcs remain unchanged moving forward.

Larian's CEO expressed gratitude for the community's support, highlighting that while the studio could continue to refine the game endlessly, it is time to shift focus towards creating new projects.

What features does Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3 introduce?

Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses, cross-play capabilities for console and PC gamers, and a photo mode. This update is noted as the last major content addition, with plans for only minor bug fixes in the future.

Baldur's Gate 3 is an acclaimed role-playing game developed by Larian Studios, set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Since its early access release, it has garnered immense popularity due to its rich storytelling, complex characters, and engaging tactical combat, revolutionizing how players experience RPGs in both single-player and multiplayer formats.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2025-04-15 13:48:10
Patch 8 feels like a love letter to fans—12 new subclasses and cross-play Larian knows how to send this masterpiece off in style. Can’t wait to see what crazy D&D-inspired world they tackle next
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-04-15 13:42:09
Larian really went all out with Patch 8—cross-play and photo mode are game-changers for the community. It’s bittersweet knowing this is the last major update, but I’m excited to see what wild adventures they cook up next
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