Looking for all the details on the upcoming Update 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a full breakdown of everything we know so far, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming your way with this update. Whether you’re hyped for crossplay, excited about new subclasses, or ready to flex your creativity with the awesome new photo mode, there’s plenty of content in store to make your adventures even better.
When’s Update 8 Dropping?
Let’s get to the question on everyone’s mind: When’s Update 8 dropping?
The folks at Larian Studios have confirmed that Update 8 is set to release in 2025. So yeah, don’t expect it to hit before New Year’s. While they haven’t locked in an exact date yet, they’ve made it clear the update will be thoroughly tested. In fact, stress tests are kicking off in January 2025 to ensure everything – especially the crossplay feature – runs smoothly.
It’ll take a bit of patience, but from what we’re hearing, it sounds like it’ll be well worth the wait!
What’s in the Update: Crossplay, Photo Mode, and New Subclasses
Update 8 is packing a ton of exciting features that are set to take the Baldur’s Gate 3 experience to the next level. Whether you’re the creative type, love diving deep into strategy, or just want to team up with friends on other platforms, there’s something for everyone in this update.
Crossplay: Adventure Without Limits
This one’s a big deal for the community! With Patch 8, you’ll finally be able to enjoy cross-platform play. Whether you’re gaming on PC, PS5, Xbox, or Mac, you can now team up with friends and explore Faerûn together, no matter what system they’re on.
Thanks to the new Larian Network, inviting friends from other platforms into your lobby will be a breeze. No more platform barriers – just seamless, shared adventures with your crew.
Photo Mode Breakdown: What You Can Do
The new photo mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 is packed with features to let you capture your adventures in style. Here’s the lowdown on what you can tweak and how you can create some epic shots.
Camera Settings
- Accessing the Mode: Pull it up through the HUD (mini-map) or use a hotkey—F9 on PC or click both analog sticks on consoles.
- Focus Control: Choose which character to highlight and adjust the camera angle to get the perfect shot.
- Scene Alignment: You can reposition the scene, even during summons or Wild Shape transformations.
- Tools for Precision: Enable crosshairs and composition grids for that picture-perfect frame.
Lens Settings
Fine-tune your shot with adjustments for:
- Field of View
- Exposure
- Depth of Field
- Focus
Scene Settings
Customize the scene by:
- Hiding Unwanted Characters: Toggle player characters, companions, NPCs, or enemies out of the shot.
- Expressions and Poses: Play with over 40 poses (static and animated) and switch up character expressions for extra flair.
Post-Processing Effects
Add some extra drama with these adjustable effects:
- Color Grading
- Contrast
- Saturation
- Lighting Adjustments
- Brightness
- Vignette Effects
Frames
Want a cinematic touch? Add frames or letterboxing to give your shots a movie-like vibe.
Stickers
Let your creativity shine with over 300 stickers! You can add up to 30 per scene, including emojis, symbols, textures, objects, and more.
That’s everything we know so far—but honestly, it’s more than enough to get hyped, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back and will keep you updated as soon as Larian drops a final release date for Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 8. Stay tuned!
Source: Steam
