Developer Larian Studios took to Steam to announce the last major patch for turn-based cRPG Baldur’s Gate 3, this time for real.
“But before we bid Faerûn adieu in search of stranger shores, we have one more major patch waiting around the corner. Arriving next year, this update will introduce some of the most eagerly awaited features to BG3: cross-play, and photo mode, along with 12 new subclasses. Let’s take a look at what you can expect to see in Patch 8!”
- Cross-play – Baldur’s Gate 3 multiplayer will soon feature full cross-platform progression, including cross-play – just as the gaming gods intended. Once the update is live you’ll be able to invite your friends to join your cross-play lobby directly, regardless of platform and find available multiplayer lobbies with friends on other systems using the Larian Network.
- Photo Mode. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Photo Mode is a little like a photo booth that lets you set up pretty much any shot you’d like. This new feature introduces a whole slew of options to let you customise and edit your in-game photography, with various levels of freedom depending on whether you’re using it while adventuring, or during combat, dialogue, and cinematic scenes.
And now, for the big one. For the full description, please proceed to the official Steam page, or scroll further down for a quick overview.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – Patch 8 Adds 12 New Subclasses:
- Bard – College of Glamour, giving players the power to heal friends and command enemies in equal measure.
- Barbarian – Path of Giants. Opt for the Path of Giants, and your newfound giant strength will make it easier for you to yeet friend and foe alike.
- Cleric – Death Domain. Find a few dark new tricks up your sleeves – from spells that specialise in necrotic damage to three new necromancy cantrips.
- Druid – Circle of Stars. These Druids look to the stars for answers, accessing powers beyond those offered through the classic wildshapes.
- Paladin – Oath of the Crown. Stay true to your oath and you’ll be rewarded with the power to aid your allies and disrupt your foes.
- Fighter – Arcane Archer. Mastering the dual arts of magic and marksmanship, the Arcane Archer subclass offers unique skills on top of new shooting animations.
- Monk – Drunken Master. Consume alcohol straight from your inventory, as well as drink from bottles you see around the Sword Coast, in order to recover Ki.
- Ranger – Swarmkeeper. The Swarmkeeper subclass provides Rangers with three kinds of deadly swarms to assist them in combat.
- Rogue – Swashbuckler. This Rogue subclass introduces a range of new actions fit for the piratical life.
- Sorcerer – Shadow Magic. As a Shadow Magic Sorcerer, you deal in a form of magic that makes you deadliest in darkness.
- Warlock – Hexblade. Hexblade Warlocks make a pact with an entity from the Shadowfell that manifests in the form of magical weapons.
- Wizard – Bladesinging. The Bladesinging subclass merges swordplay with wizardry.
