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 hereLarian Studios last major patch for Baldurs Gate 3 releases in 2025, bringing cross-play, photo mode, new subclasses and much more. However, before release, the RPG studio wants players to help them rigorously test the new update.As a final gift for fans in 2024, Larian has released a new sign up form for the Patch 8 stress test. If youre interested in getting your grubby little mitts on the new content before anyone elsewell, most peopleyoure in luck.Baldurs Gate 3 Patch 8 stress testAnnounced in Community Update #31, Larian thanked fans for their recent win for Best Community Support at The Game Awards. Alongside announcing that mod curation on consoles will be paused for the holiday period, the studio explained that it is looking to put the upcoming patch through its paces before release.A stress test aims to do exactly what it sounds like; rigorously test the latest game version to detect any instability or gameplay issues before Patch 8 releases. With your help, well be able to keep an eye on any funny business, the studio explained.Players can sign up to test Patch 8 right here. However, its worth noting that anyone who wishes to do so requires a Larian Account to do so. After all, thats how the games cross-play feature works. What did you think you needed? Furthermore, Xbox players will need to register for the Xbox Insider Programme and download the Insider Hub on their console to join in.Larian explains that the release of Patch 8 shouldnt affect Baldurs Gate 3 mods. However, the purpose of stress testing the game to this degree is also to make sure that everythingincluding mod supportis above board.Supported mods should remain free of issues, however, this stress test is also a great opportunity to monitor how these mods interact with the new features Patch 8 introduces, Larian explained.For more BG3 content, read about how modders keep trying (and failing) to make Astarion hotter. Additionally, you can read about the mod that brings back cut content to the game. Also, read our Game of the Year Awards or whatever.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