Larian Studios is currently preparing to release patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3, its award-winning fantasy RPG. Patch 8 is shaping up to be the last big update for the game as the studio’s focus shifts onto its next project codenamed Excalibur. The update will introduce crossplay, a photo mode, 12 new subclasses and other highly requested features for players to enjoy. A stress test is being planned across PlayStation, Xbox and PC that you can register for right now.
Players will be able to preview patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 in an upcoming stress test. The purpose of the test seems to be on the crossplay support, where players will be encouraged to try out the new feature by creating or joining a lobby to find friends through the Larian Network. However, the stress test is limited to PlayStation, Xbox and PC players. Unfortunately, Mac players won’t be able to use crossplay during that period. You can register for the stress test right here, though there’s no guarantee that you’ll be selected.
On that note, Larian Studios has also updated the minimum specs for Baldur’s Gate 3 on Mac. The studio recommends that Mac users update their system to macOS 14 (version 14.7.1) or later. Those using previous versions will not be able to play Baldur’s Gate 3 beyond patch 6.
Larian also confirmed in the new update that over 100 million mods were downloaded since patch 7 dropped last year, a big increase from the 70 million mark reported in November 2024.
Have a look at the newly released bug notes for patch 8 below:
Incoming Bug Fixes
Along with the new features, we’re continuing to clean up animation pops, clipping, and have fixed bugs, including the likes of:
- Fixed a savegame issue where you wouldn’t get the appropriate amount of Umbral Gems for the Gauntlet of Shar.
- Fixed an issue causing you to get stuck at a 0% loading screen when attempting to join a multiplayer session that uses mods.
- Your character will no longer think Shadowheart is dead if she isn’t when talking to
- Halsin will now show up to your camp in Act II as long as you save him, even if you happen to skip the celebration with the tieflings at camp.
- Improved performance in the Adamantine Forge.
- Minthara will now comment on reveal.
- Cerys will stop getting involved in combats with Minthara from across the region. An eager beaver no longer.
- We’ve also reminded Minthara that ‘knocked out’ does not mean ‘dead’, so she’ll more reliably appear in Moonrise Towers.
- Fixed companions’ lines getting cut off prematurely after Gale at the end of the game.
- Fixed a bug preventing Wyll from commenting on Astarion holding a blade to your throat during Astarion’s recruitment dialogue by the beach.
- Barcus is no longer Mike Wazowski’d by various items like cauldrons and bottles blocking him off from view when you talk to him at Last Light.
In-Game Mod Manager Improvements
- Removed the third-party mods warning and replaced it with clearer messaging.
- The Mod Verification window will now trigger regardless of where the request to connect to a multiplayer game is coming from.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.