Larian Studios has unveiled a Stress Test update for Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, setting the stage for a significant release. Dive into the details of this crucial stress test, what it involves, and the exciting features coming with Patch 8.
Patch 8 Stress Test Update 1 Arrives With Bug Fixes
Only Available To Testers
Larian has released an update to the Patch 8 Stress Test build, addressing numerous bugs, crashes, and scripting errors. This update also ensures that Gale correctly consumes magical items as intended. It's important to note that only participants in the Patch 8 stress test can download this update on their designated console. Those not involved in the testing phase will need to wait for the complete, polished patch to experience the new enhancements and content.
Key updates include improvements to containers within inventories retaining their contents when destroyed, enhanced screenshot capabilities in Photo Mode for Steam Deck users, more responsive character poses, improved cross-play functionality, updated Booming Blade tooltip values, and several crash fixes. For a detailed list of all improvements, visit the official Baldur’s Gate 3 website's news section.
As one of the last major feature-rich updates from Larian before they move on from the world of Faerûn, Patch 8 is poised to be a significant release, hence the necessity for rigorous stress testing. This patch introduces platform cross-play, over 12 new subclasses including the Death Domain Cleric, Path of Giants Barbarian, and Arcane Archer Fighter, and the much-anticipated Photo Mode.
Photo Mode Is As Customizable As It Can Be
While awaiting the official release of Patch 8, players can explore an in-depth sneak peek video that showcases how to maximize the upcoming Photo Mode. Larian encourages players to get the "Absolute most out of Photo Mode from the start."Photo Mode is accessible almost anytime, whether you're adventuring, in combat, or in multiplayer (hosted by the player). You can position companions and characters in any pose you envision, with or without party members, and even include whimsical elements like a jumping frog that takes up half the screen. The free-moving camera adds another layer of customization, allowing for the perfect shot.
After capturing your scene, enhance your photos with post-processing effects, stickers, and frames to make them truly unique. However, during dialogues and cinematic cutscenes, you can only apply post-process effects and cannot adjust poses.
This sneak peek is just the beginning, as Larian plans to release a tips and tricks video to help players unlock even more creative potential in their photography endeavors.
