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Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 have a reason to celebrate, as the upcoming Patch 8 has been officially scheduled for release, and it’s set to arrive sooner than anticipated.
This patch is anticipated to be one of the most significant updates since the game’s debut in August 2023, featuring exciting new additions such as crossplay capabilities, a novel photo mode, and new subclasses for every class in the game.
The announcement regarding this patch was made back in November 2024, during which Larian Studios indicated that certain players would be part of initial stress tests for the update. Now, the patch is poised for a broader rollout across all platforms.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 releases on April 15
In a recent post on X, Larian confirmed that Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is officially scheduled for release on April 15.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 15th!
To commemorate this launch, the team invites players to join them on Twitch, where they will discuss the new features, including insights from guest developer Ross, who has been contributing to the new subclasses.
April 16th, 1pm UTC
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— Baldur’s Gate 3 (@baldursgate3) April 11, 2025
After several months of anticipation, this new patch is set to introduce a plethora of features, crucial bug fixes, and the long-awaited photo mode that fans have been eager to explore.
The last significant update to Baldur’s Gate 3 arrived on September 5, 2024, which included 13 new cinematics designed for players engaging in villainous playthroughs, in-game mods, and modifications to the Honour Mode.
This imminent update is expected to revolutionize the gameplay experience across all platforms, potentially introducing innovative features that players may have previously overlooked or that have been newly added.
Moreover, to celebrate the release of Patch 8, Larian Studios will conduct a launch stream detailing the new features and classes players can anticipate. This event is scheduled for April 16 at 1pm UTC on their Twitch channel.
For those seeking more details about the forthcoming Patch 8, Larian will provide early patch notes with comprehensive updates once the patch is officially launched.
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