Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Patch Brings Cross Play, Photo Mode and More as Larian Moves on to Next Project

Baldur’s Gate 3, the groundbreaking RPG that launched in 2023, has acquired its closing patch that provides new content material to the sport for one final time. Developer Larian Studios has rolled out Patch 8 for the sport, that includes lengthy requested options like cross play help throughout all platforms, new subclasses, picture mode and break up display screen function on Xbox Series S. In the patch notes revealed Tuesday, Larian mentioned Baldur’s Gate 3 wouldn’t obtain new content material as the studio shifted its focus on the subsequent challenge.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8

“This is it. Our final major game patch for Baldur’s Gate 3,” Larian mentioned within the patch notes, addressing the Baldur’s Gate 3 neighborhood.

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Larian confirmed Patch 8 could be the sport’s closing replace that provides story content material or makes main adjustments to story and characters. Patches that repair minor bugs, nonetheless, should be rolled out.

“Outside of minor bug fixing, Patch 8 will be the last game patch to introduce new content. That means we won’t be adding any new narrative content or significant changes to storylines, Origin characters, or companions,” Larian mentioned. “We’ve told our stories the way we needed to tell them, and tried our best to make them impactful and engaging, and we’re continuing to get better at handling our own chaos so that we can continue to create more chaos in the future.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X in 2023
Photo Credit: Larian Studios

Patch 8 Details

Patch 8 provides a closing spherical of in-game content material to Baldur’s Gate 3, as well as to a number of bug fixes and enhancements. The highlights embody 12 new subclasses that includes new talents, animations, VFX and extra; full cross play throughout PC, Mac, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X; an in depth picture mode; help for Steam Trading Cards; and break up display screen help on Xbox Series S. The latter has been a long-requested function, one which delayed the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3. Larian confronted points with getting the break up display screen function to run on the underpowered Xbox Series S.

The patch additionally brings a number of bug fixes, updates to modding instruments and a variety of gameplay enhancements.

Larian mentioned its focus was now firmly on its subsequent challenge as updates for its acclaimed RPG come to an finish.

“From the start, your feedback has been incredibly important to us, and will continue to shape our future projects. As Swen said during the Baldur’s Gate 3 retrospective panel at PAX West in August of last year, it’s time for the team to go back to our cave and hang the armour on the wall while we focus on bringing you our next project,” the studio mentioned.

Baldur’s Gate 3 launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X in 2023. The RPG was met with widespread crucial acclaim and offered over 15 million copies. The recreation received a number of year-end awards and was topped Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023.