Exciting news for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) as the game's final major patch is set to launch, bringing a host of new features and content. Learn more about what to expect from this concluding update and the future of the franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Content Update
Patch 8 Coming This April 15
Baldur’s Gate 3’s eagerly anticipated last major update, Patch 8, has been officially scheduled for release on April 15. Larian Studios announced this via a post on Twitter (X) on April 11, accompanied by the news of a special Twitch Stream. On April 16 at 1:00 UTC, Senior Systems Designer Ross Stephens will delve into the details of Patch 8 on Larian Studios’ Twitch channel. Below is a schedule to help you find the stream time in your local time zone:
Patch 8 Content
Larian Studios first hinted at Patch 8 back in November 2024 through a Steam blog post, teasing exciting new additions such as 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, and more. Despite this being the last major patch, the studio remains committed to supporting the modding community, with plans for additional features to help players craft their own narratives.
The post promises an array of new elements, including "new abilities, animations, VFX, summons and cantrips, and unique voiced dialogue lines for the Oathbreaker Knight with written reactivity for Oathbreakers." Additionally, Patch 8 will introduce a robust Photo Mode, offering players various options such as camera settings, lens adjustments, scene settings, post-processing effects, frames, and stickers to capture and personalize memorable moments in the 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 creative ventures. During the 2024 Game Developers Conference, Swen Vicke, the founder and CEO of Larian Studios, announced that the studio would not be developing any DLC or expansions for Baldur's Gate 3, nor would they proceed with 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, is keen on continuing 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, shared that they are actively discussing the future of Baldur’s Gate with potential partners. 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."
Even with Larian Studios' departure from the series, fans can look forward to the continuation of the beloved Baldur’s Gate franchise. 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 dedicated article below!
