Larian Studios conducts a stress test for Baldur's Gate 3's massive Patch 8. This pre-release test aims to identify and resolve issues before the official launch.
Limited Access: The stress test, and its subsequent bug-fix update, is exclusively available to selected participants. Those not involved in the test must await the full Patch 8 release.
Update 1 Highlights: This initial update addresses various bugs, crashes, and scripting errors. Improvements include: preserving container contents upon destruction, enhanced Steam Deck Photo Mode functionality, improved pose responsiveness, refined cross-play, updated Booming Blade tooltip values, and several crash fixes. Consult the official Baldur's Gate 3 website for a comprehensive list of changes.
Patch 8 Features: Billed as a major, possibly final, content update, Patch 8 introduces significant features:
- Cross-platform play: Enabling seamless multiplayer across different platforms.
- 12+ new subclasses: Expanding character customization with options like the Death Domain Cleric, Path of Giants Barbarian, and Arcane Archer Fighter.
- Highly anticipated Photo Mode: Offering extensive customization options.
Photo Mode Deep Dive:
Larian provides a detailed preview of the Photo Mode, highlighting its versatility. Accessible during gameplay, combat, and even multiplayer sessions (for the host), it allows for extensive character posing, free camera movement, and post-processing effects, stickers, and frames. While dialogue and cutscenes restrict pose manipulation, post-processing remains available. Further tutorials are planned to unlock the mode's full creative potential.
