Baldur’s Gate 3 officially adds Cross Play, Photo Mode and more in huge Patch 8 update

The Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 update is here, and it’s an absolutely massive addition to the game. After teasing an “awesome update” earlier this week, Larian Studios has delivered, bringing a number of additions to the already-massive RPG.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 announced

Announced in a surprise blog post, Larian Studios confirmed the arrival of Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 in January 2025. Alongside the addition of the long-awaited Photo Mode and cross-play, players will also be able to use 12 new subclasses in the game, bringing even more variety to the game.

Cross-play will allow PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC and Mac players to all play together in BG3. Available from a new menu in the game, players will be able to invite their games or even find random multiplayer lobbies to join on the Larian Network. It’s a full multiplayer implementation, and it looks incredible.

As for the Photo Mode, players will be able to click on a new icon near the mini-map, or simply press F9/click both analogue sticks in, to activate the new mode. You’ll be able to frame your party—including summons and Wild Shapes—and take a quick snap, or use a menu to take the perfect shot. You can even add depth-of-field, or pose your party in a series of fun poses. Yes, Larian has even added a selfie mode for players to use. Beautiful.

12 New Subclasses

Alongside the new features, Larian Studios has added 12 new subclasses to Baldur’s Gate 3 that will massively expand gameplay options for players. The new subclasses are as follows:

• 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

All of these classes add a host of new abilities and ways to play through the Sword Coast adventure. While Larian will soon be closing the book on Baldur’s Gate 3 to focus on its next project, this update is adding a tonne of content for players to delve into.

For more BG3 content, read about the mod that re-introduces cut content to the massive RPG. On the other hand, you could read about how Neil Newbon ad-libbed Astarion’s best moment in the game.