Larian Studios has officially released Patch 8, the final major content update for Baldur’s Gate 3, marking a significant milestone in the game’s journey and delivering a host of features long-awaited by you and the game’s dedicated community. You can now enjoy full cross-play capabilities, an immersive photo mode, 12 entirely new subclasses, and enhanced tools for modding—available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Mac.
This sweeping update brings cross-platform play to the forefront, allowing you to party up with friends regardless of what system you’re using. If you’re wondering how to dive into this new feature, a detailed guide is available to help you get started.
In addition, Patch 8 introduces a robust Photo Mode, enabling you to capture your most epic in-game moments with precision. From dramatic cutscenes to chaotic combat, you’ll have the freedom to pause and personalize your images with editing tools, filters, and even quirky stickers.
Perhaps the most gameplay-transforming addition is the 12 new subclasses, one for each of the game’s core classes. These subclasses offer fresh strategic depth and unique mechanics, complete with new animations, visual effects, and special summons. For instance, as a Paladin, you can now explore the Oath of the Crown subclass, complete with new voiced dialogue for the Oathbreaker Knight.
Here’s a breakdown of what each class now gains:
- Bard – College of Glamour
- Barbarian – Path of Giants
- Cleric – Death Domain
- Druid – Circle of Stars
- Fighter – Arcane Archer
- Monk – Way of the Drunken Master
- Paladin – Oath of the Crown
- Ranger – Swarmkeeper
- Rogue – Swashbuckler
- Sorcerer – Shadow Magic
- Warlock – Hexblade
- Wizard – Bladesinging
For a deeper look into these new options, Larian has provided video previews that explore each subclass in detail.
For modders, Patch 8 ushers in an exciting new chapter. The official Modding Toolkit now includes partial level editing, letting you manipulate characters, items, and triggers more freely. Quality of life improvements also streamline the modding experience, empowering you to build more ambitious creations. Instructions and best practices for modding are available through the official toolkit documentation.
While this patch marks the end of new content from Larian Studios for Baldur’s Gate 3, the community is encouraged to continue evolving the game through mods and custom content. Meanwhile, the studio is shifting focus to new projects. To keep you engaged, they’re launching a new weekly livestream series, Larian: Channel From Hell, starting April 16 at 2pm BST (6am PDT), offering behind-the-scenes insights, developer stories, and updates on what’s next.
