Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 adds cross-play and 12 subclasses

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 launched on April 15, 2025 as Larian Studios’ final major content update for the RPG. It added cross-play, one new subclass for every class, Photo Mode and split-screen support on Xbox Series S.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8: what changed

The 12 subclasses include options such as College of Glamour Bard, Hexblade Warlock, Bladesinging Wizard and Circle of Stars Druid. Cross-play lets supported platforms join the same multiplayer campaign through a Larian account. Photo Mode supplies camera, lens, scene and character controls, while the Xbox Series S version gained local split screen.

Why it matters

The subclass additions create new campaign combinations without rewriting the story, and cross-play removes a major barrier between established groups. Photo Mode serves a different audience but fits a game built around authored characters and expressive scenes. Calling Patch 8 the final major update also sets expectations: small fixes can continue, but players should not assume another content-sized patch.

What players should check

Groups should update every platform, link the correct Larian accounts and confirm compatible mods before opening an old save. Hosts should make a backup before changing a heavily modified campaign. New subclasses are available through character creation and normal respecialisation, so a complete restart is optional.

The release information above describes confirmed content at publication. Later hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so players should verify the current build before treating an older detail as permanent.

Platform rollout, account requirements and live-event timing can differ from the headline feature list. Check the official page linked below when returning after a long break.

Source: official information and published records.

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