Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Finally Adds Long-Awaited Features

Baldur’s Gate 3 has truly captured the hearts of gamers in 2023, snatching several Game of the Year accolades along the way. Yet, for all its acclaim, there were whispers and hopes among the fanbase for a few more features. Fortunately, Patch 8 is just around the corner, and it’s set to deliver on those hopes.

## What’s Coming with Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8?

Patch 8 is the next big leap for this beloved RPG, and it promises to drop early next year. Among the exciting additions are cross-play, an intriguing photo mode, and a dozen fresh subclasses. The best part? This update will roll out on all platforms, including the PS5.

As revealed in the latest Baldur’s Gate 3 Community Update, cross-play is one of the most anticipated features. It means you can team up with friends regardless of whether they’re on a PS5, PC, Xbox, or Mac. To dive into this seamless experience, you’ll need to enable cross-play and have a Larian Network account handy.

Now, let’s talk about the photo mode, a feature that lets players immortalize their in-game escapades. With this update, you’ll be able to tweak camera angles, focus on different party members, and play around with lens settings, scene adjustments, post-processing effects, and even add quirky frames and stickers. It works both during active gameplay and cutscenes, although you can’t modify camera and lens settings during those cinematic moments.

Perhaps the most buzz surrounds the addition of 12 new subclasses available to each class. These aren’t just ordinary additions—they bring new abilities, fresh animations, visual effects, summons, and cantrips. Here’s what you can expect:

– Bard – College of Glamour
– Barbarian – Path of Giants
– Cleric – Death Domain
– Druid – Circle of Stars
– Paladin – Oath of the Crown
– Fighter – Arcane Archer
– Monk – Drunken Master
– Ranger – Swarmkeeper
– Rogue – Swashbuckler
– Sorcerer – Shadow Magic
– Warlock – Hexblade
– Wizard – Bladesinging

Larian Studios intends to put Patch 8 through rigorous stress testing. If you’re playing on a PS5 and eager to lend a hand, you can sign up for the testing phase which begins in January. Keep your eyes peeled for the next Community Update where they’ll lay out all the steps you need to follow.

And there you have it—an exciting preview of what’s to come. Gear up, gather your party, and prepare to explore Baldur’s Gate 3 like never before.