Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3, released on April 15, 2025, marks the final major update from Larian Studios.In addition to previously announced features like 12 new subclasses, cross-platform play, and a photo mode, the update also includes:

Key Additions in Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3

12 New SubclassesPatch 8 expands each of the 12 base classes with a new subclass, significantly increasing the variety of playstyles:

• Fighter — Arcane Archer: Combines archery with magic, allowing the use of Banishing Arrow (sends enemies to the Feywild) and Enfeebling Arrow (blinds enemies).
• Wizard — Bladesinging: Merges magic and martial skills, increasing agility and defense in combat.
• Druid — Circle of the Stars: Uses the stars for battle support, offering new healing and offensive abilities like Archer (shoots astral arrows) and Dragon (adds damage and boosts Constitution rolls).
• Bard — College of Glamour: Provides support to allies and control over enemies, including Mantle of Inspiration (temporary hit points) and Mantle of Majesty (commands charmed enemies).
• Cleric — Death Domain: Focuses on necromancy and death, with abilities like Toll the Dead (damage to enemies) and Exploding Corpses (explodes corpses).
• Barbarian — Path of the Giant: Grants barbarians the strength of giants, with powers like Giant's Rage (increases size) and Elemental Cleaver (infuses weapons with elemental energy).
• Warlock — Hexblade: Forms pacts with dark entities, using abilities like Hexblade's Curse (curses enemies) and Raise Spirit (summons enemy spirits to aid).
• Paladin — Oath of the Crown: Focuses on protecting allies, using abilities like Righteous Clarity (protects allies) and Divine Allegiance (absorbs damage).
• Sorcerer — Shadow Magic: Utilizes dark magic, offering abilities like Superior Darkvision (enhanced vision in darkness), Shadow Walk (teleports through shadows), and Hound of Ill Omen (summons a spectral hound).
• Ranger — Swarmkeeper: Uses swarms of creatures for attack and control, with abilities like Cloud of Jellyfish (instant damage) and Legion of Bees (piercing damage).
• Rogue — Swashbuckler: Adds new mobility and control abilities, including Toss Sand (blinds enemies) and Flick Weapon (disarms enemies).
• Monk — Way of the Drunken Master: Allows monks to use alcohol to enhance abilities, such as Intoxicating Strike (increases hit chances) and Sobering Realisation (deals physical and mental damage).

Cross-Platform Play

Patch 8 introduces full crossplay support. Players can now create shared lobbies and play together regardless of platform via the Larian Network.

Photo Mode

A brand-new tool that allows players to take stunning in-game screenshots by customizing the camera, using filters, frames, textures, and over 300 decorative elements.

Activation: Press F9 on PC or click both control sticks on console controllers.

Additional Improvements in Patch 8

The update includes 48 pages of patch notes and a wide array of improvements:

• Modding Support: Developers have provided new tools for modders, enabling deeper customization and unique content creation. The community will also receive continued updates to enhance mod support.
• Updated Localization: Improved translations and language support allow for better comprehension of story dialogues.
• Cinematic Scene Optimization: Dozens of bug fixes in cutscenes, particularly related to character visuals like Shadowheart’s hair, improve immersion and visual fidelity.
• Public Stress Testing: Prior to release, Larian held an open test to ensure the update’s stability.

Official Stream from Larian Studios

On April 16 at 16:00 Kyiv time (09:00 EDT / 15:00 CEST), an official livestream was held featuring developers Aoife Wilson and Ross Stephens. They shared details of Patch 8 and answered player questions.

The End of Support for Baldur’s Gate 3

Larian Studios has confirmed that it does not plan to develop Baldur’s Gate 4 or release any DLC for the third installment. Patch 8 is the final chapter in the game’s lifecycle, leaving players with a stable, polished, and complete version of Baldur’s Gate 3.

With the release of Patch 8, Baldur’s Gate 3 concludes its journey as one of the most successful RPGs of the modern era. Larian has delivered an exceptional experience that blends deep narrative, impactful choices, and strategic combat. Despite the absence of future DLC or sequels, ongoing mod support and the scale of this final update ensure the game will remain relevant for years to come.So if you've been waiting for the perfect moment to return to Faerun—or to start your very first adventure—now is the time.