Larian has announced the release for Update 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3. But some players are already complaining that they have to restart their run now. Another issue that’s troubling players is: What about popular mods that the community actively uses?
When will the patch arrive? Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is set to go live on April 15, 2025, on all platforms, as Larian has officially announced. The major highlight of the patch is the 12 new subclasses, which further expand the already available subclasses.
However, not all players are enthusiastic; instead, they are “grumbling” about Larian: Just a few days ago, they had started a new run, and now the new update is coming. Of course, the complaints are not meant to be taken too seriously.
Update 8: “It’s like saying goodbye to a dear friend”
What are the players “grumbling” about? Some players report that they recently started a run of the game. But with the new update, that would more or less be in vain now. One player jokingly complains: “I’ve just started a new run, you can go take a hike, Larian. Lovingly, a fan.”
In general, old save files are compatible with new updates, but certain content can only be used if you start the game from the beginning. Such as the new subclasses.
Another player mentions that he now only has 5 days for his Honour run. Now he has to go back to Plan A
, which unfortunately does not bode well for Gale.
Other players are also sad that with Update 8 the game is supposed to be officially completed. The game has accompanied them for a long time, and the developers have continuously surprised the loyal fan base with new content. But that seems to be coming to an end now. One player writes (via Reddit.com):
This actually makes me quite sad. This game has been a big part of my gaming life for the last year and a half, and Patch 8 means the official end of new content.
I know that some spectacular mods are in the works that will keep the spirit of the game alive for many more years, but it’s like saying goodbye to a dear friend who is moving to another continent.
Are there real problems as well? Yes, some players fear that the patch will likely break many popular mods initially. One person asks (via Reddit.com): “The patch will definitely destroy many of my mods, right?”
For particularly popular modifications, it is probably just a matter of time before the developers behind the content bring out a new update to make the mods compatible again.
For Baldur’s Gate 3, you have numerous mods available that allow you to customize the game to your liking. MeinMMO shows you the 10 best mods you should know about, as well as important tools to install mods easily: Baldur’s Gate 3: The 10 best mods for your run
