Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Patch 8 is expected to be a big one in the game’s cycle, and we now have confirmation about the release date.
As of this writing, the patch will end its stress test soon after months of Larian drip-feeding the upcoming content. The patch will revolve around 12 new subclasses, and we already know what they are and how they will play inside the game. You won’t have to wait for too long now.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 release date
We have an official release date for Patch 8 after an extended period of stress test. Some players had predicted that we would get the release in March, but the actual launch date is on Tuesday, April 15.
Larian has followed a similar pattern with the upcoming patch as it did with the last one. Patch 7 went live on September 5, 2024, before offering a closed beta on July 25. There was an approximately six-week gap between the test and the full launch. Patch 8’s stress test began on January 28, 2025, but the developers have taken longer to conclude the test.
If Larian had followed the same release pattern, we would already be playing Patch 8 in Baldur’s Gate 3. Clearly, the developers required more time to complete the stress test. They have previously published videos about subclasses, and we have a fair idea about all of them. We will also get important features like crossplay, a photo mode, and more.
While these features will further elongate the shelf-life of the RPG, the highlight of the upcoming patch is the 12 subclasses.
- Bard: College of Glamour
- Barbarian: Path of Giants
- Cleric: Death Domain
- Druid: Circle of Stars
- Paladin: Oath of the Crown
- Fighter: Arcane Archer
- Monk: Drunken Master
- Ranger: Swarmkeeper
- Rogue: Swashbuckler
- Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
- Warlock: Hexblade
- Wizard: Bladesinging
The introduction of crossplay will be essential for playing with friends on different platforms. Finally, Baldur’s Gate 3 will also have a photo mode, and you won’t have to rely on mods to get beautiful pictures of your gameplay. For now, we have no other option but to wait patiently for the next few days to enjoy the new content.
Published: Apr 11, 2025 10:37 am