Patch 8 is live inBaldur’s Gate 3, and the new content update includes plenty of wonderful additions, tweaks, and more.
In terms of word count, this isn’t the biggest change log, as that honor belongs to Patch 3. That doesn’t mean that you should sleep on Patch 8. After all, there are 12 new subclasses for players to explore. This will completely change how characters have worked previously, as all the subclasses have their unique abilities.
Let’s go through the list of all the major changes in Patch 8 forBaldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 major changes
Here are all the major changes and highlights of the new patch.
Subclasses
Patch 8 has 12 subclasses, with all of them offering unique features. The features will be unlocked at a specific subclass level. While they will work in the same fashion as normal classes, subclasses will allow players to have greater customization options. Here’s the full list of all the available subclasses in Patch 8.
To learn more about all the subclasses and their abilities, make sure to check outour guide on the subject.
Patch 8 will be ready to roll out on Tuesday, April 15th!To celebrate, get ready to join us on Twitch where we’ll talk all things Patch 8 with guest developer Ross, whose work on the new subclasses will be arriving next week.🗓 April 16th, 1pm UTC📺https://t.co/udtumz3QdSpic.twitter.com/pECAd7luD9
Crossplay
This is perhaps one of the most important additions of Patch 8 since it will finally allow for co-op sessions with your friends on other platforms. Players on the same gen devices will be able to play with others on different platforms. This has been a much-requested feature, and I, for one, am glad that Larian has decided to include it in this patch.
The crossplay encompasses all available platforms, so players on PC, Xbox, PS5, and Mac will be able to take part in a shared session. Additionally, there’s also support for cross-platform progression, allowing you to carry your in-game progress from one source to another.
Photo Mode
Sometimes, you just want some high-quality screenshots to remember your journey. Sadly, the UI has been an iffy issue for me. The good news is that the Photo Mode is also part of the patch. While it doesn’t have any influence over gameplay, you’re able to share your most interesting moments with the community. This was previously possible with mods on PC, but it’s far better to have the feature available officially.
Split Screen for Xbox Series S
Split-screen support is finally available for the Xbox Series S consoles. Larian has taken their due share of time on this feature, but they have finally delivered.
Thousands of changes
As usual, Larian has ensured a top-notch job for the final major content update ofBaldur’s Gate 3. There are hundreds of tweaks, gameplay changes, optimizations, bug fixes, and more. To know more about them, make sure to check out thefull patch notes.
