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BG3 Patch 8: Massive Update Requires Stress Testing

May 05,25(2 months ago)
BG3 Patch 8: Massive Update Requires Stress Testing

BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested

Larian Studios has launched a Stress Test update for Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, a critical step to ensure the stability and performance of this highly anticipated update. Dive into the details of the stress test and what Patch 8 has in store for fans.

Patch 8 Stress Test Update 1 Arrives With Bug Fixes

Only Available To Testers

BG3 Patch 8 Is So Big, It Needs To Be Stress Tested

Larian has released an update to the Patch 8 Stress Test build, addressing numerous bugs, crashes, and scripting errors. A key fix ensures that Gale correctly consumes magical items as intended. This update is exclusively available to those participating in the Patch 8 stress test, meaning only testers on their designated consoles can download and experience these improvements. Non-testers will need to wait for the full release of the patch to enjoy all the new enhancements and content.

Key improvements in this update include ensuring that containers within inventories retain their contents even when destroyed, simplifying screenshot functionality in Photo Mode for Steam Deck users, enhancing pose responsiveness, improving cross-play functionality, updating the Booming Blade tooltip values when cast, and resolving several crash issues. For a detailed rundown of all the updates, visit the official Baldur's Gate 3 website's news section.

As one of the last major updates before Larian potentially moves on from the world of Faerûn, Patch 8 is poised to be a significant update, necessitating thorough stress testing. This patch will introduce platform cross-play, over 12 new subclasses such as the Death Domain Cleric, Path of Giants Barbarian, and Arcane Archer Fighter, along with the eagerly awaited Photo Mode.

Photo Mode Is As Customizable As It Can Be

While awaiting the official release of Patch 8, players can get a comprehensive preview of the new Photo Mode through a sneak peek video. Larian encourages players to maximize the potential of Photo Mode right from the start.

Photo Mode is accessible almost anytime during gameplay—whether adventuring, in combat, or in multiplayer sessions controlled by the host player. You can arrange companions and characters into your desired poses, with or without party members, and even include whimsical additions like a jumping frog. The free-moving camera allows for capturing the perfect shot from any angle.

Once your shot is set, you can enhance it with various post-processing effects, stickers, and frames. However, during dialogues and cinematic cutscenes, you'll be limited to adding post-process effects only, without the ability to change poses.

This sneak peek is just the beginning, as Larian plans to release additional tips and tricks videos to further inspire and guide players in their creative photography endeavors within Baldur's Gate 3.

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