Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 8: What changes in today’s update?

So, if you’re excited to see the huge amount of content Larian has been cooking up, read on!

When does Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 8 release?

Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is scheduled to release on 15th April 2025.

Larian is flexible about the exact timing for releasing patch notes, but they typically become available during European business hours.

We expect that the patch will probably release at some point between 11am and 5pm UTC.

What’s included in Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 8?

As previously mentioned, Patch 8 is a substantial update, so today we’ll focus on its most significant features. Keep in mind that there’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get ready for a detailed exploration.

New Subclasses

Without a doubt, the most exciting feature in this update is the inclusion of 12 fresh Subclasses, expanding the variety of character customization choices for players as they craft their game strategies.

Here are all of the new Subclasses being added in patch 8:

• Arcane Archer Fighter – You are capable of weaving magic into your attacks, giving your archery a supernatural quality – and your foes something to fear.
• Bladesinging Wizard – A mastery of wizardry and swordplay, you combine the elegant manoeuvres of a warrior with the devastating magics of a mage.
• Circle of the Stars Druid – You are guided by the infinite mysteries of the cosmos. It is through your understanding of the stars that your druidic magic gains its potency.
• College of Glamour Bard – You mastered your craft under the tutelage of fey creatures, whose captivating magic swirls within you, ready to be released.
• Death Domain Cleric – You nourish your faith on the forces that create the dead and give rise to the undead.
• Giant Barbarian – You walk the path of giants, invoking their elemental might and size by drawing strength from the same primal forces as them.
• Hexblade Warlock – You have made your pact with a mysterious entity from the Shadowfell – a force that manifests in sentient magic weapons carved from the stuff of shadow.
• Oath of the Crown Paladin – You have sworn yourself to the ideals of civilisation, serving the laws that hold society together and preserving the order they command.
• Shadow Magic Sorcerer – You siphon your powers from the Shadowfell itself, the light in your soul snuffed out by an unsettling darkness.
• Swarmkeeper Ranger – You have forged a deep connection with your natural surroundings and formed a magical bond with a swarm of nature spirits. This swarm serves as a helpful companion and a potent force in battle.
• Swashbuckler Rogue – You live and breathe the art of the blade, excelling in single combat thanks to your quick feet and wits.
• Way of the Drunken Master Monk – With the unpredictable lurches of a tippler, you hiccup your way through battle, frustrating foes with carefully executed movements concealed beneath a façade of incompetence.

New Spells

In addition to those 12 new Subclasses, there are also five new Spells being introduced:

• Booming Blade – Strike with your weapon, afflicting your foe with a resonance that hurts them for 1d8 Thunder when they move.
• Bursting Sinew – Explode a corpse, causing it to impale those around it.
• Shadow Blade – Weave a shadowy shortsword in your hand that deals 2d8 Psychic damage.
• Staggering Smite – Possibly Stagger your target. It can’t take reactions and is more likely to miss.
• Toll the Dead – Ring the bell of impending doom. If the target is at full health, you deal 1d8 Necrotic damage instead.

Photo Mode

At last, the much-requested Photo Mode by gamers since the game’s early access period will be integrated into the game at last.

As an avid gamer, I can personally customize numerous aspects like the field of view, exposure, and depth of field to ensure my in-game adventures are beautifully captured just the way I want it.

You have ample opportunity for personalization – the game allows you to switch on or off certain characters, modify their poses and facial expressions, and decorate your images with a wide selection of more than 300 customizable stickers.

Cross-platform support

If you’ve been longing for a chance to go running with a buddy on a different platform, now is the perfect moment!

So far, Baldur’s Gate 3 multiplayer functionality has been limited to users playing on the same platform.

Starting with patch 8, players will now have the ability to team up with one another, regardless of whether they are using a PC, Mac, or console system.

Bug fixes

Of course, Patch 8 is packed with a multitude of bug fixes, each one humorously described in Larian’s signature style.

Here are various enhancements that include visual adjustments, user interface refinements, advanced NPC AI, and fixing software glitches.

Due to an overwhelming number of minor adjustments, it would be more beneficial for you to explore these changes on the Baldur’s Gate 3 website directly.

Will there be another Baldur’s Gate 3 patch?

Larian Studios has announced that Patch 8 is the last significant expansion for Baldur’s Gate 3, although they may still make minor adjustments to the game in future.

In simpler terms, they’ve completed work on the game and are now shifting their focus towards upcoming, undisclosed projects.

DLC for the game had originally been planned but was later cancelled.

As a dedicated gamer, I’d express it like this: “In an exclusive chat with IGN, Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke shared that our team just wasn’t feeling the spark for the project we were working on – something tied to Baldur’s Gate 3 and D&D. Instead, we’re eager to dive headfirst into a fresh, unrelated adventure.

In summary, that concludes our journey with Baldur’s Gate 3! Following almost eight years of dedicated work, including a solid three years of additional updates post-release, we are now proud to present the ultimate, polished edition of BG3.

Fortunately, the team is planning to improve user-generated content through modified support, which means fans can continue creating unique content with ease. So, keep an eye out for these exciting developments!