Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, is set to receive its eighth patch with a host of new features and updates. One of the most anticipated additions is the crossplay functionality, allowing players on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S to join forces in co-op lobbies without any restrictions.
Another exciting feature is the introduction of a photo mode, perfect for players who love capturing memorable moments in-game. This mode will offer various options such as camera angles, lens effects, and the ability to pose characters to create unique scenes.
For those interested in gameplay mechanics, Patch 8 will bring a major overhaul to subclasses, introducing a new subclass for each base class in the game. Here’s a breakdown of some of the new subclasses:
– Bard – College of Glamour: This subclass allows players to heal allies and command enemies, providing strategic advantages in combat.
– Barbarian – Path of Giants: Players can harness giant strength to deal additional damage with throw attacks and increase carry capacity.
– Cleric – Death Domain: Clerics of death gain access to necrotic spells and cantrips, including the ability to explode nearby corpses to damage enemies.
– Druid – Circle of Stars: Druids can choose from three Starry Forms, each offering unique abilities for healing, fighting, or strategizing.
– Paladin – Oath of the Crown: Sworn to uphold the principles of law, players can aid allies and disrupt foes with powerful abilities.
– Fighter – Arcane Archer: Master both magic and marksmanship with new shooting animations and unique skills.
– Monk – Drunken Master: Players can recover Ki by consuming alcohol and gain buffs against drunk targets with special abilities.
– Ranger – Swarmkeeper: Rangers can summon deadly swarms to assist them in combat, each providing unique damage and teleportation capabilities.
– Rogue – Swashbuckler: Introduces new actions such as blinding enemies with sand or disarming them in combat.
– Sorcerer – Shadow Magic: Deadly in darkness, this subclass offers dark magic abilities and defensive maneuvers.
– Warlock – Hexblade: Make pacts with shadowy entities to summon magical weapons and control enemy souls.
– Wizard – Bladesinging: Merge swordplay with wizardry to gain supernatural speed and agility in combat.
With these new features and updates, Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 promises to enhance the overall gameplay experience for fans of the RPG. Stay tuned for the official release date and enjoy exploring the new content in the game.
