Baldur’s Gate 3 is Here for the Long Haul, Even if it ‘Exits with Elegance’

Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally reached a major milestone with the rollout of its “Final Patch” on April 15. Fans and critics are buzzing with excitement, celebrating with a new animated short featuring the game’s original voice cast. This finale, named “Baldur’s Gate 3: The Final Patch,” is a delightful send-off for both the video game and its accompanying short series.

The excitement doesn’t stop there, as Patch 8—dubbed the Final Patch—brings more than just bug fixes. Players are thrilled with the additional content that’s been introduced.

One of the most significant features of this update is the introduction of cross-play. Previously, multiplayer was only available on the same platform, but now players across different devices can team up in Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s important to note, though, that if you’re diving in with mods, everyone in the group needs to have the same version installed. This cross-play feature requires players to ensure their platform accounts are linked to their Larian accounts.

But that’s not all! A new Photo Mode has been introduced, allowing players to capture moments with their party and jazz up the images with themed stickers. For PC and Mac users, these snapshots will be stored as screenshots, while console players can access them in their media galleries. Plus, the update gives a little boost to mod creators, offering new modding tools for partial level editing. There’s even some fresh guidance available for those eager to explore these features.

The buzz doesn’t end there, as Patch 8 also packs in 12 new subclasses. Fans of Dungeons & Dragons will be pleased to find beloved classes, spells, and cantrips appearing in the game for the first time, like the College of Glamour Bard and spells such as Toll the Dead, Booming Blade, and Staggering Smite. With such an impactful update, Baldur’s Gate 3 looks poised to remain in the gaming spotlight.

For those who haven’t yet tried Baldur’s Gate 3, this Final Patch might just be the nudge needed to jump in. Known far and wide as one of the top RPGs of recent times, its community is vibrant and active. The promise of the game being “complete” with Patch 8 could sway gamers who previously held off from playing an evolving title.

The new D&D subclasses added may seal the deal for those previously on the fence about purchasing the game. Seeing this as a culmination rather than an unfolding journey, it’s positioned as the perfect time to explore its expansive universe. While it’s true some developers backtrack on “final” updates, adding more over time, it appears Baldur’s Gate 3 is truly wrapping up here, aside from potential bug tweaks in the future. This gives players a complete package to dive into, fully polished with the allure of fresh content.