Today, Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 is released. We summarize all the info about the release and look at what the patch means for your game saves.
When is Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 released? The patch is released today for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This means all platforms will receive the patch at the same time.
What time will Patch 8 be released? A specific time is not yet known; Larian has not provided any information on this. We will keep an eye on the topic throughout the day.
Is this a big patch? Yes, it brings a lot of content. According to a report from PC Gamer, the patch notes are expected to comprise about 48 pages. There’s a lot in there, including new subclasses like the Cleric from the Domain of Death, the Daredevil, or the Curse Blade. Want to read more? Then check this out: All new classes of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 ranked.
When will the patch notes for Patch 8 be released? This is also not officially known. However, the most important new contents are already known.
What content does Patch 8 bring to Baldur’s Gate 3?
The following content is included in the new patch:
- You will get a total of 12 new subclasses to try out. Highlights include the Cleric from the Domain of Death, the Daredevil, and the Curse Blade. Want to read more? Then check here: All new classes of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 ranked.
- There are two new endings for an evil playthrough.
- A new photo mode lets you capture your adventures in picture form.
- Crossplay between platforms.
- The Xbox Series S also gets the local split-screen mode.
- And finally, there will be various bug fixes.
You can find all info about the new content and the release in detail in our overview hub.
What should you consider regarding your game saves?
What happens to my mods? If you are playing a game save with mods, you should note that many mods are expected to be updated to the new patch only in the coming days or weeks. Therefore, it is advisable to remain on Patch 7 if you want to finish an old or current playthrough with mods—otherwise, you risk your save becoming corrupted. Or you can wait until the mods are compatible.
How do I keep my game save on an old patch? Often updates are done automatically. A user on the NexusMods forum summarized how you can prevent automatic updates on Steam. For this, you need to adjust the game files to some extent. We are linking the guide from user “Lowraith” in the Nexus Mods Forum here.
On consoles, you can deactivate automatic updates in the console settings. You can also cancel the download or installation of the patch when it is being carried out. However, it remains to be seen whether the game will even open on consoles without an update. We will keep you informed.
What should I consider regarding crossplay? In the stress test, Larian recommended that console players host the crossplay lobbies and invite PC players. This makes sense in terms of mods, as there are more mods available on PC than on PS5 or Xbox.
I have insufficient space for the patch: Depending on the size of the patch, you may not have enough storage space on your platform for the update. In the past, it has sometimes been useful to remove the entire game and then reinstall it with the updated data.
We are keeping an eye on the release of the new Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 for you. As soon as new information is known, it will be updated here. Are you looking forward to the new patch? Which subclass will you play? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to play without the patch for now: Even in the current state of the game, players are still discovering new things. Like the exploding sheep, where it was unclear for a long time how to obtain it.
