Exciting news for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3—the final major patch has a confirmed release date, bringing with it a host of fan-requested features. Dive in to discover what’s in store for the game’s last update and what the future holds for the franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Content Update
Patch 8 Coming This April 15
The wait is over for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) enthusiasts, as the last major update, Patch 8, has been scheduled for release on April 15. Larian Studios, the game's developer, shared this news via a Twitter (X) post on April 11. To give fans an in-depth look at what’s coming, Senior Systems Designer Ross Stephens will host a Twitch Stream on April 16 at 1:00 UTC. You can find the stream on Larian Studios’ Twitch page, with a handy timetable below to help you catch it at the right time in your region.
Patch 8 Content
Larian Studios first hinted at Patch 8 in a Steam blog post back in November 2024. The update promises to be substantial, introducing 12 new subclasses, a much-anticipated Photo Mode, and more. While this marks the final major patch for BG3, Larian Studios remains committed to supporting the modding community, with plans to enhance functionality so players can craft their own narratives.
According to the post, fans should anticipate "new abilities, animations, VFX, summons and cantrips, and unique voiced dialogue lines for the Oathbreaker Knight with written reactivity for Oathbreakers, along with a touch of homebrewing on certain actions to enhance your role-playing experience."
Patch 8 will also introduce a Photo Mode, allowing players to capture stunning moments in the game. This feature offers a range of customization options, including camera settings, lens settings, scene settings, post-processing effects, frames, and stickers, enabling players to create truly unique snapshots of their adventures.
Larian Studios Leaves the Dungeons and Dragons Universe
After releasing Patch 8, Larian Studios will bid farewell to the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) universe to embark on new creative ventures. This decision was shared by Larian Studios Founder and CEO Swen Vicke during the 2024 Game Developers Conference. Vicke emphasized, "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 owners of D&D, are committed to continuing the franchise. In an interview with PC Gamer in April 2024, Eugene Evans, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, confirmed ongoing discussions with potential partners about the next steps for the series. 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."
While Larian Studios moves on to new projects, fans can rest assured that the Baldur’s Gate saga will continue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news by checking out our article below!
