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Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 rolled out on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Larian Studios’ launch stream was scheduled for the following day, April 16, at 1 p.m. UTC on Twitch.
Patch 8 release date
Larian Studios announced that Patch 8 would be ready to roll out on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The announcement was posted by Larian Community Manager Salo on April 11, 2025: Larian’s Patch 8 release date announcement.
Launch stream start time
The accompanying Larian Twitch stream was scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1 p.m. UTC. That was the day after the announced patch rollout. Convert 1 p.m. UTC to your local time zone to find the corresponding start time.
What Patch 8 added
Larian’s April 15 launch article described Patch 8 as the game’s final major patch, highlighting cross-play, Photo Mode, and 12 new subclasses. See Larian’s Patch 8 launch article for its summary of the update.
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- Online multiplayer for up to four players - allows you to combine your forces in combat, and split your party to follow your own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it
- Origin Character - offer a hand-crafted experience, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and outlook on the world. Their stories intersect with the entire narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end in redemption, salvation, domination, or many other outcomes
- Evolved turn-based combat - based on the D&D 5e ruleset. Team-based initiative, advantage & disadvantage, and roll modifiers join combat cameras, expanded environmental interactions, and a new fluidity in combat that rewards strategy and foresight
- Define the future of the Forgotten Realms - through your choices, and the roll of the dice. No matter who you play, or what you roll, the world and its inhabitants will react to your story
- Player-initiated turn-based mode - allows you to pause the world around you at any time even outside of combat. Whether you see an opportunity for a tactical advantage before combat begins, want to pull off a heist with pin-point precision, or need to escape a fiendish trap. Split your party, prepare ambushes, sneak in the darkness -- create your own luck!
Which Patch 8 does this refer to?
These dates refer to the 2025 update for the released game. Larian’s 2025 launch article identifies it as the final major patch; it is not a reference to an earlier Patch 8 from the game’s Early Access period.
Quick Recap
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- Contains Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, & Siege of Dragonspear
- Baldur's Gate - Since its original release in 1998, Baldur's Gate has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games.
- Baldur's Gate II - Continue a journey started in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition or create an entirely new character in this isometric Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.
- Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear - Adds a new chapter to the Bhaalspawn saga. The events occurring between Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II are at last revealed in this 25-hour adventure.
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- Immersive RPG Experience: Dive into the highly-anticipated Baldur's Gate 3, a captivating role-playing game set in the iconic Dungeons & Dragons universe.
- Deluxe Edition: This premium edition includes the base game, exclusive stickers, and an official soundtrack to enhance your adventure.
- Epic Storytelling: Embark on an epic journey filled with complex narratives, challenging quests, and memorable characters.
- Tactical Combat: Engage in strategic, turn-based battles that require careful planning and execution of your party's abilities.
- Customizable Characters: Create and customize your own unique heroes, shaping their appearances, abilities, and personalities to fit your playstyle.
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