Almost a year and a half after the release, developer Larian Studios is regularly provided with new content. With Patch 8, the next big update will soon be coming up.
The first players can already access the content in a stress test, everyone else has to be patient. We summarize what innovations come up to us and when the update appears to be approximate.
When will Patch 8 appear for Baldur's Gate 3?
Before the update is rolled out comprehensively, Larian holds a stress test. In it, fans who had previously registered can download the preliminary patch and check for bugs and problems.
The stress test has been live for all interested parties since January 28th. According to Larian, further entrances should be distributed staggered. If you want to take part in the test yourself, you canAbout this linkregister.
When patch 8 will be rolled out for everyone is not yet known.Most recently there was a closed beta for Patch 7 in July 2024 before the update was rolled out in September. So we expect thatPatch 8 at the earliest in early Marchcould appear.
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What is new in Patch 8?
Patch 8 brings some new features into play, including 12 new subclasses - one for each of the classes in the game. Here are the most important changes:
Crossplay
With Patch 8, it will also be possible to play together with friends across platforms (Playstation, Xbox and PC). To do this, you have to switch on cross-play in the multiplayer settings and can then create multiplayer lobbies or join them. Here you can also add friends of other platforms via the Plus icon by entering the name of your Larian account.
12 new subclasses
Each of the 12 classes in the game gets a new subclass or specialization. Among other things, they bring new skills, spells and animations. These subclasses come into play:
- Barde: College of Glamor
- Barbar: Path of Giants
- Cleric: Death Domain
- Druide: Circle of Stars
- Paladin: Oath of the Crown
- Fighter: Arcane Archer
- Monk: drunken master
- Waldläufer: Swarmkeeper
- Schurke: Swashbuckler
- Magician: Shadow Magic
- Witch champion: Hexblade
- Magician: bladesinging
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Photomodus
With the new photo mode you can soon shoot snapshots in the game. You can adjust the camera and lentils, choose facial expressions and poses, remove characters from the picture or add frame and stickers.
In cutscenes and dialogues, you cannot change the camera and team composition, but at least adapt your snapshots to lighting, saturation or color.
SplitsCreen-Coop for Xbox Series S
So far, Xbox Series S-players had to do without Splitscreen-Coop, which was only available on the Series X due to technical problems. But that should change now. Couch-Coop is officially possible on all consoles from Patch 8.
The complete English patch notes for the stress test can be found inCommunity-Updateby Larian Studios on Steam.
In addition, Patch 8 naturally also offers some bug fixes and minor improvements. If a character, for example, discovers a hidden object with perception, it is now marked on the minimap. In addition, Cerys will soon no longer join the fight for unknown reasons if you have Minthara in the team.
What are you most looking forward to in the new update? And what changes and bug fixes are your opinion missing?
