Baldur’s Gate 3’s Last Big Update Release Date Finally Revealed
The final major patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 now has a confirmed release date, introducing a host of fan-requested features. This article delves into what players can anticipate in the game’s last patch and sheds light on the future of the franchise.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Content Update
Patch 8 Coming This April 15
The eagerly awaited last major update for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) finally has a release date. On April 11, Larian Studios announced via a Twitter (X) post that Patch 8 will launch on April 15. Accompanying the update, Senior Systems Designer Ross Stephens will detail the new content during a Twitch stream on April 16 at 1:00 UTC on the Larian Studios’ Twitch page. Check out the schedule below to find out when the stream starts in your region:
Patch 8 Content
Larian Studios first hinted at this update in a November 2024 Steam blog post, revealing upcoming additions such as 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, and more. Despite being the final major patch, the studio pledges ongoing support for the modding community, aiming to enhance player-driven storytelling.
According to the post, players can anticipate new abilities, animations, VFX, summons, cantrips, and unique voiced dialogue lines for the Oathbreaker Knight, alongside written reactivity for Oathbreakers. The patch will also introduce a Photo Mode, offering a range of customization options including camera settings, lens settings, scene settings, post-processing effects, frames, and stickers, allowing players to capture and share unique moments from their adventures.
Larian Studios Leaves the Dungeons and Dragons Universe
Following the release of Patch 8, Larian Studios will depart from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) universe to embark on new projects. During the 2024 Game Developers Conference, Larian Studios’ Founder and CEO Swen Vicke announced that they would not be creating any DLC or expansions, opting instead to move away from D&D entirely.
Vicke stated, "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' departure, the future of the Baldur’s Gate series remains bright. D&D owner Wizards of the Coast plans to continue the franchise. In an April 2024 interview with PC Gamer, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing Eugene Evans confirmed ongoing discussions with potential partners to ensure the series' continuation.
Evans noted, "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 will no longer be part of the Baldur’s Gate franchise, fans can rest assured that the beloved series will continue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news by checking out our article below!
