Summary
- Patch 8 introduces new subclasses & spells to enhance gameplay variety & combat options. (95 characters)
- The update fixes performance issues in Act 3, making Baldur's Gate 3 more polished & enjoyable. (90 characters)
- Cross-play, Photo Mode, & split-screen on Xbox Series S offer new ways to experience the game. (87 characters)
Baldur's Gate 3 continues to be one of the most riveting RPGs fans can get their hands on, and it helps that Larian has made it a point to support this game long after its release. The addition of new content and fixes has ensured that this game is as polished as can be, as it wows fans with its incredible scope that has grown once again.
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With the release of Patch 8, there's yet another reason to revisit this masterpiece for fans. A new playthrough will let fans experience the additional content of this game while also lauding Larian for removing any annoyances that can take away from an otherwise incredible adventure.
7 The Opportunity To Try Out New Subclasses
Let's Players Experiment With New Movesets
The build variety in Baldur's Gate 3 is off the charts, and this is hammered in with the release of Patch 8. There are more subclasses than ever before for fans to check out, letting them make the most of their builds to obliterate enemies in style.
Fans can become an Arcane Archer, use Shadow Magic, summon magical blades as a wizard, and accomplish anything else they can set their minds to. On a new playthrough, fans will love experimenting with these new subclasses to see what strikes their fancy.
6 New Spells Are Added To The Mix
Enhances A Player's Options In Combat Ever So Slightly
Subclasses aren't the only new additions in Patch 8. Fans can also check out five new spells that are a joy to play through, which include three cantrips and two leveled spells that fans should get their hands on in a second playthrough whenever they get the chance.
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Booming Blade, Toll the Dead, and Bursting Sinew are great cantrips when used appropriately. Meanwhile, both Shadow Blade and Staggering Smite deal Psychic Damage, making them perfect against opponents weak to this damage type.
5 The Litany Of Fixes Made To Polish The Game
Alleviates The Frustration Players May Experience During Challenging Encounters
Given the massive scope of Baldur's Gate 3, it's easy to see why the game can be a bit wonky in places. Act 3 is an easy scapegoat here, with a litany of performance issues and glitches making things frustrating for players who just want to reach the ending of their grand adventure.
This is why Patch 8 can be such a game-changer for fans. In a second playthrough, fans don't have to be worried about performance issues or glitches that can hamper the experience, allowing players who've abandoned their first run to finally complete the game.
4 The Perfect Excuse To Justify A Second Playthrough With Different Choices
Adds To The List Of Reasons Why Baldur's Gate 3 Is Infinitely Replayable
A huge draw of Baldur's Gate 3 is how good, evil, and neutral playthroughs are all viable in their own way. Unlike other RPGs, a ton of care has been put into the many branching paths of this game, which is why players can experience brand-new content in every playthrough.
Fans who have been delaying a second playthrough of this game can use Patch 8 as the perfect excuse. Along with the many additions and improvements, this gives players a reason to re-experience the magic of Baldur's Gate 3 and select alternate choices to keep things fresh.
3 The Addition Of Cross-Play
Makes Multiplayer Gameplay Easier Than Ever
Larian Studios should be lauded for prioritizing multiplayer in their games, allowing friends and family to team up in their playthroughs. Players will love experiencing this story together, but the need to stick to the same system was somewhat restricting.
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This issue has now become a thing of the past with Patch 8, which introduced cross-play to Baldur's Gate 3. It's a simple addition that makes a second playthrough viable for fans who experienced this story in its single-player mode for their first playthrough.
2 Getting To Mess Around With Photo Mode
A Beautiful Game That Deserves This Mode
Larian Studios went all-out when it came to the visuals of Baldur's Gate 3, making the game world look more beautiful and engaging than ever before. Given the amount of love and care put into this game, it's easy to see why fans would want to showcase these visuals.
With the addition of Photo Mode in Patch 8, fans can make their characters pose however they see fit. This, coupled with various filters, can make for a great way to make the most of the beautiful environments in the game.
1 Enjoying Split-Screen On The Xbox Series S
Couch Co-op Is Easier Than Ever
Couch co-op is a great draw of Baldur's Gate 3, allowing two characters to either create custom characters or assume control of one of the many origin characters in the game. This feature made playing the game on PC or consoles great for existing fans, but the issue here was that the Xbox Series S lacked this feature.
This is an issue of the past now, since Larian has finally figured out how to optimize the game for split-screen play on the Xbox Series S. Now, fans of this budget console can enjoy Baldur's Gate 3 with a friend without any issues.
Baldur's Gate 3
- Released
- August 3, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
