Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Major Update Set for April 15 Release

The final major update for Baldur’s Gate 3 is scheduled to launch, bringing highly anticipated features. Discover what’s included in the game’s last patch and what lies ahead for the franchise.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Content Update

Patch 8 Arrives April 15

The long-awaited final major update for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) now has a confirmed release date. On April 11, Larian Studios announced via Twitter (X) that Patch 8 will launch on April 15, accompanied by a Twitch stream hosted by Senior Systems Designer Ross Stephens to showcase upcoming features.

The stream is set for April 16 at 1:00 UTC on Larian Studios’ Twitch channel. Check the timetable below to find the stream time in your region:

Patch 8 Highlights

Larian Studios first hinted at the update in a November 2024 Steam blog post, revealing new content such as 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, and more. While this marks the final major patch, the studio pledged ongoing support for the modding community, with plans to enhance tools for player-driven storytelling.

The update will introduce new abilities, animations, visual effects, summons, cantrips, and unique voiced dialogue for the Oathbreaker Knight, along with tailored reactivity for Oathbreakers to enrich role-playing experiences.

Additionally, a new Photo Mode will offer players extensive customization options, including camera controls, lens adjustments, scene settings, post-processing effects, frames, and stickers for capturing memorable in-game moments.

Larian Studios Departs the Dungeons & Dragons Universe

Following this update, Larian Studios will step away from the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) universe to pursue new projects. At the 2024 Game Developers Conference, Larian Studios’ Founder and CEO Swen Vincke announced that the studio would not produce DLC, expansions, or a Baldur’s Gate 4, choosing instead to explore new creative ventures.

Vincke stated, "Baldur’s Gate holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re immensely proud of it. However, we won’t continue with it. We’re not making new expansions or Baldur’s Gate 4, as many expect. Instead, we’re moving on to create something entirely new outside of D&D."

Meanwhile, Wizards of the Coast, the owners of D&D, plan to continue the Baldur’s Gate series. In an April 2024 interview with PC Gamer, Eugene Evans, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, confirmed ongoing discussions with potential partners to shape the franchise’s future.

Evans noted, "We hope it won’t take another 25 years, as it did between Baldur’s Gate 2 and 3, to deliver a sequel. We’re taking our time to find the right partner and approach to ensure the next Baldur’s Gate lives up to its legacy. We approach all portfolio decisions with care and deliberation."

Although Larian Studios is stepping away from Baldur’s Gate, the series is poised to continue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay informed with the latest game updates in our article below!