Baldur’s Gate 3’s final major patch is set to launch, bringing eagerly awaited features to the game. Dive in to discover what this concluding update holds and what lies ahead for the franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Content Update
Patch 8 Coming This April 15
Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) fans, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated last major update, Patch 8, is scheduled for release on April 15. Larian Studios made the announcement via a Twitter (X) post on April 11, promising a deep dive into the patch during a Twitch stream hosted by Senior Systems Designer Ross Stephens on April 16 at 1:00 UTC. Be sure to check the timetable below to find the stream start time in your region:
Patch 8 Content
Larian Studios first hinted at Patch 8 in a November 2024 Steam blog post, teasing exciting additions such as 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, and more. Although this is the final major patch, Larian Studios is committed to supporting the modding community, with plans to enhance functionality and empower players to craft their own narratives.
According to the post, players can anticipate a host of new features including abilities, animations, visual effects, summons, and cantrips, along with unique voiced dialogue for the Oathbreaker Knight and written reactivity for Oathbreakers. Additionally, a touch of homebrewing on certain actions will enrich the role-playing experience. The patch also introduces a Photo Mode, offering extensive customization options like camera settings, lens adjustments, scene settings, post-processing effects, frames, and stickers to capture memorable moments in-game.
Larian Studios Leaves the Dungeons and Dragons Universe
Following the release of Patch 8, Larian Studios will bid farewell to the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) universe to embark on new ventures. At the 2024 Game Developers Conference, Larian Studios Founder and CEO Swen Vicke announced that the studio would not be developing any DLC or expansions for Baldur's Gate, nor would they create a fourth installment. Vicke expressed, "Baldur's Gate will always have a warm spot in our heart. We'll forever be proud of it, but we're not gonna continue in it. We're not gonna make new expansions, which everybody is expecting us to do. We're not gonna make Baldur's Gate 4, which everyone is expecting us to do. We're gonna move on - we're gonna move away from D&D and start making a new thing."
Despite Larian Studios stepping away, the future of the Baldur’s Gate series remains bright. Wizards of the Coast, the owner of D&D, plans to continue the franchise. In an April 2024 interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, confirmed ongoing discussions with potential partners to shape the future of Baldur’s Gate. He stated, "So we certainly hope that it's not another 25 years, as it was from Baldur's Gate 2 to 3, before we answer that. But we're going to take our time and find the right partner, the right approach, and the right product that could represent the future of Baldur’s Gate. We take that very, very seriously, as we do with all of our decisions around our portfolio. We don't rush into decisions as to who to partner with on products or what products we should be considering."
Although Larian Studios will no longer be involved, fans can rest assured that the beloved Baldur’s Gate series will continue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed about the latest updates by checking out our article below!
