Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Stress Test Underway: A Massive Update on the Horizon
Larian Studios has initiated a stress test for the highly anticipated Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3. This extensive update necessitates rigorous testing before its official release.
Stress Test Update 1 Addresses Key Issues
A first update to the stress test build has been deployed, addressing various bugs, crashes, and scripting errors. Improvements include ensuring Gale's correct interaction with magical items. This update is exclusively available to stress test participants.
Key fixes include preserving container contents upon destruction, enhanced screenshot functionality for Steam Deck users, improved pose responsiveness, refined cross-play, updated Booming Blade tooltip values, and several crash fixes. For a complete changelog, visit the official Baldur's Gate 3 website.
Patch 8: A Major Content Drop
Considered one of the final major updates before Larian concludes their work on Faerûn, Patch 8 is substantial. It introduces platform cross-play, over twelve new subclasses (including Death Domain Cleric, Path of Giants Barbarian, and Arcane Archer Fighter), and the much-requested Photo Mode.
Unleash Your Inner Photographer with Photo Mode
A dedicated video preview showcases the extensive customization options within the new Photo Mode. Accessible during gameplay, combat, and even multiplayer (for the host), Photo Mode allows for precise character posing, camera manipulation, and post-processing effects like stickers and frames. While dialogue and cutscenes restrict pose adjustments, post-processing remains available.
Further tutorials are planned to help players fully utilize Photo Mode's creative potential. The stress test provides valuable feedback before the official Patch 8 launch, ensuring a smoother experience for all players.