Photo Mode and Crossplay Is Finally Coming to Baldur’s Gate 3
Praise Larian!
The community updates for Baldur’s Gate 3 have been nothing short of fantastic. Each update introduces a host of new features and improvements to an already stellar game. With the announcement of Patch 8, Larian Studios has outdone itself. It’s confirmed a photo mode, crossplay, and 12 new subclasses all slated for 2025.
Photo Mode Confirmed for Baldur’s Gate 3
One of the most requested features for Baldur’s Gate 3 was photo mode. Players have been dying to pose their characters and party members in all sorts of formations, expressions, and layouts. There are over 40 different poses to choose from in a scene, and as expected, players can choose to hide different party members and enemies as well.
The photo mode allows players to adjust the camera, lens, and scene in multiple ways. Players can add post-processing effects to the scene, frames, and over 300 stickers including emojis, icons, blood splatters, textures, objects and items, and even cat ears.
How To Access Photo Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3
Once Patch 3 is out in 2025, players can toggle photo mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 from the HUD, located near the minimap, by clicking F9 on the keyboard, or by pressing both analog sticks at the same time on the controller.
Crossplay Support Announced for Baldur’s Gate 3
Crossplay support is finally coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 with Patch 8, and players will be able to pair up with their friends regardless of the platform they’re on.
The crossplay feature is optional, and players can keep it disabled if they prefer that. Additionally, full cross-platform progression has been confirmed for Baldur’s Gate 3 as well.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 New Subclasses
Finally, Larian announced that each starter class is getting a new subclass for players to try out. These will include new abilities, animations, VFX, summons and cantrips, and unique voiced dialogue lines for the Oathbreaker Knight with written reactivity for Oathbreakers.
Here are all the subclasses coming in Patch 8:
- College of Glamour – Bard
- Path of Giants – Barbarian
- Death Domain – Cleric
- Circle of Stars – Druid
- Oath of the Crown – Paladin
- Arcane Archer – Fighter
- Drunken Master – Monk
- Swarmkeeper – Ranger
- Swashbuckler – Rogue
- Shadow Magic – Sorcerer
- Hexblade – Warlock
- Bladesinging – Wizard
Although Larian Studios previously announced that they wouldn’t be creating any major new content for Baldur’s Gate 3, these classes provide a wealth of fresh ways to experience the seminal RPG. If you’ve waited this long to start Baldur’s Gate 3, it might be worth holding off a little longer until Patch 8 releases next year.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Stress Test
The stress test for Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 will begin in early January 2025. If you’re interested in checking out the patch early and providing Larian with valuable feedback, we highly recommend signing up for it when registrations open.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is currently 20% off on Steam, GOG, and PlayStation as well. If you’re interested in reading more about the upcoming patch, head over to the latest community update.
