Larian Studios just announced Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3, and it is a big one. The update will launch on Tuesday, April 15, and includes 12—one for each of the game’s core classes—along with a long-requested photo mode, cross-platform multiplayer, and Xbox Series S split-screen support.
This is the final major update for BG3, and it looks like a proper send-off.
Patch 8 Highlights
12 New Subclasses
Every class in the game is getting a new subclass, opening up fresh build options and even more reasons to replay. Some highlights:
- Bard – College of Glamour
- Barbarian – Path of Giants
- Cleric – Death Domain
- Druid – Circle of the Stars
- Paladin – Oath of the Crown
- Fighter – Arcane Archer
- Monk – Way of the Drunken Master
- Ranger – Swarmkeeper
- Rogue – Swashbuckler
- Sorcerer – Shadow Magic
- Warlock – Hexblade
- Wizard – Bladesinging
Photo Mode
You can now capture your favorite moments with a full-featured photo mode. Includes camera options, filters, stickers, and more.
Crossplay and Console Support
- Crossplay is now live across PC, Mac, PS5, and Xbox.
- Xbox Series S now supports local split-screen co-op.
- Note: If you are playing on PC with mods, keep it under 100 to avoid cross-platform issues.
Other Additions
- New spells like Booming Blade and Toll the Dead
- Performance and stability improvements
- Better mod support and UI updates
Launch Stream
To celebrate the patch, Larian is hosting a livestream from their new “Channel From Hell” studio on April 16 at 9 AM ET. We can expect a full showcase of Patch 8, some surprise guests, and even a peek at what might come next.
You can also watch their teaser here:
If you are planning to head back into Faerûn, now is a great time! Patch 8 looks like it is going to be one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most exciting updates yet—and a perfect excuse to roll a new character.
And while Larian moves on to new projects, Hasbro has already indicated plans to continue the Baldur’s Gate franchise with other developers. Larian also confirmed that they would not be working on Baldur’s Gate 4 or any expansions, and that Patch 8 would be their final major update for BG3.
