Today marks the end of an era for Baldur's Gate 3, as "Patch 8" is being released across all platforms including Xbox - and it's the final major patch that will ever be rolled out for one of the greatest video games of all time.
As a result, Patch 8 includes an absolute ton of new features and bug fixes that make up 48 pages' worth of patch notes, so we're going to just try and highlight the key things here. From an Xbox perspective, it's particularly great to see that crossplay and Xbox Series S split-screen support have officially been added for all players!
Elsewhere, there's also the addition of a Photo Mode alongside 12 new subclasses - one for each class.
Here are the main highlights from Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, with the update now live on Xbox Series X and S: If you want to see the entire list of patch notes, they're all documented over on the official Baldur's Gate 3 website.
Crossplay
Players on PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 will now all be able to enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 multiplayer, with full cross-platform progression and cross-play. Using the Larian Network, you can now join and create cross-play lobbies to take on your adventures together.
Photo Mode
Position and pose your party, play around with camera settings, and whack a few stickers on there. Photo Mode is now yours to explore with Patch 8!
New Subclasses
One new subclass for each playable class is now available, featuring new abilities, animations, VFX, unique summons, powerful cantrips, and voiced dialogue for the Oathbreaker Knight for those playing as the Oath of the Crown Paladin subclass!
Packed with new ways for you to play, whether you want to roleplay the God of Thunder by using Elemental Cleaver, imbuing your Path of the Giant Barbarian’s hammer with shocking damage and flinging it out for it to come back to you, or as a drunken monk, with truly homebrewed abilities that will enhance your next playthrough, there’s surely a subclass for you!
Xbox Series S Split-Screen
Wanting to play multiplayer a little closer to home? Patch 8 will also bring split-screen to Xbox Series S consoles!
And The Rest...
Along with the new additions, Patch 8 also tackles a range of bugs, like fixing Shadowheart’s penchant for hair dye while skinny dipping, Cerys will stop getting involved in combats with Minthara from across the region, and we’ve resolved an issue with the moving platform in the Gauntlet of Shar that has accidentally proven harder to survive than, well, the actual Gauntlet of Shar.
Excited to jump back into Baldur's Gate 3 after this patch? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Comments 4
Best game ever made, made by the best developer out there! It truly is a masterpiece.
Over 3000 hours played thus far, and after downloading this update, I can expect to do at least another 300 hours, and I, for one, cannot wait...! 😊
Oh heck yes been waiting on this to start a fresh run at BG3. Fun times ahead as a Path of the Giant Barbarian.
Maybe my honour mode run will give me the achievement this time. It's the only one I miss. Anyway, can't wait to jump back in with my PS5 friends.
As someone that dabbles in RPGs but doesnt claim to be good, i found this game so difficult to get in to and play. Maybe now the final patch is out i will give it a whirl again.
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