After a wait of more than six months since Patch 7, Larian Studios has released its eighth and final patch for Baldur’s Gate 3, adding highly anticipated features like cross-play, photo mode, and split screen play for the Xbox Series S. Larian celebrated the patch release with another of the company’s animated shorts featuring the BG3 cast — but this time with a special metatextual cameo and twist ending.
But what’s really got my BG3 diehard friends salivating is the release of 12 new subclasses — one for each of the game’s playable Dungeons & Dragons classes — ready and waiting for exploring new juicy synergies and replaying the whole dang 70-plus-hour game.
Other Patch 8 highlights include:
To check out the full patch notes, including tips on how to use photo mode, how to activate cross-play, and a complete list of subclasses, check out Larian’s deep dive on the company’s own blog.