Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Drives Surge in Player Engagement

Baldur’s Gate 3 sees a spike in players with its final major update. Discover what awaits fans and the details of Patch 8’s enhancements.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Now Available!

Steam Player Numbers Soar Following Patch 8 Launch

Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) rolled out its highly anticipated final patch, concluding the RPG’s remarkable journey. On April 15, 2025, Larian Studios released Patch 8, the game’s last major update. This milestone drove a significant increase in player numbers, pushing BG3 just outside Steam’s top 10 most-played titles. Previously averaging around 60,000 concurrent players, the game now boasts over 169,000 as of this report.

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke celebrated the player surge on Twitter (X) on April 22, highlighting the success of their robust mod support. This allows the studio to shift focus to their “next big project.” Reports indicate Larian Studios will move on from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) universe, pursuing an entirely new creative venture.

As a result, Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, owners of D&D, will carry forward the Baldur’s Gate series without Larian Studios. They are currently exploring partnerships with other studios for a potential Baldur’s Gate 4.

12 New Subclasses, Photo Mode, and Beyond!

Announced in a November 2024 Steam blog post, Patch 8 has been in development for months. The update introduces 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, cross-play functionality, and more. Larian Studios shared a comprehensive overview of the patch’s contents on the BG3 website. Compared to their November 2024 update, this patch includes an extensive list of bug fixes and combat balance tweaks, ensuring the game’s final version is finely polished.

Larian Studios poured significant effort into refining BG3, evident in the wide range of improvements and updates in this final release. While this marks their last major patch, the studio remains committed to supporting the modding community.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest game updates, explore our article below!