You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The Baldurs Gate 3 Patch 8 update is here, and its 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.Baldurs Gate 3 Patch 8 announcedAnnounced in a surprise blog post, Larian Studios confirmed the arrival of Baldurs 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. Its 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. Youll be able to frame your partyincluding summons and Wild Shapesand 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 SubclassesAlongside the new features, Larian Studios has added 12 new subclasses to Baldurs Gate 3 that will massively expand gameplay options for players. The new subclasses are as follows:Bard College of GlamourBarbarian Path of GiantsCleric Death DomainDruid Circle of StarsPaladin Oath of the CrownFighter Arcane ArcherMonk Drunken MasterRanger SwarmkeeperRogue SwashbucklerSorcerer Shadow MagicWarlock HexbladeWizard BladesingingAll 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 Baldurs 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 Astarions best moment in the game.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share