Hello everyone,
Before you drift into your tryptophan-induced slumber this festive season, we have one last piece of news to share.
December has been an exceptional month for Larian. Thanks to your support, we secured the Best Community Support award for the second consecutive year. Additionally, you nominated us for the Labor of Love category in the upcoming Steam Awards 2024. We’re not hitting the brakes just yet.
Similar to a certain merry elf and his diligent crew, Swen and the team are tirelessly putting the final touches on the Patch 8 stress test build, which is scheduled to go live in January. Read further to find out how you and your friends can get involved!
We’re also wrapping up work on mod curation for consoles as the holidays approach. This activity will resume as usual when we return revitalized next year! (If you’re curious about the process of bringing mods to consoles and the standards we adhere to, check out our latest video with Aoife by clicking here!)
And if you haven’t yet explored our official Advent Calendar, you’re missing out on daily puzzles, exciting new artwork, wallpapers inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin, music from BG3 composer Borislav “Bobby” Slavov, and a festive poem read by the delightful Amelia Tyler – who playfully rhymes “Northdark County” with “Tim Downey” to tickle your poetic senses.
Give your friends the gift of cross-play and prepare for Patch 8 with Baldur’s Gate 3, now available at a 20% discount on Steam, GOG, PlayStation, and Xbox.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/
Players on Steam PC, Xbox, and PlayStation can now register to participate using the link below.
The stress test does just what it implies: it thoroughly examines the current version of the game for instability or gameplay issues before Patch 8 launches. With your assistance, we’ll be able to monitor anything peculiar.
Cross-Play
Implementing cross-play in a game as expansive as Baldur’s Gate 3 is quite challenging, and your assistance is needed to trial this new feature.
Invite your friends by sharing the stress test registration link and join forces for a cross-play campaign, or visit the Larian Studios Discord Server to find a group to play with.
Patch 8 & Supported Mods
The supported mods should encounter no issues, but this stress test is also a fantastic chance to see how they interact with the new features in Patch 8.
Discord Channels & Your Experience
If you choose to join, you can submit feedback through our form to help us make final adjustments before releasing Patch 8. Our Discord server will also have testing channels open where our Community Team will be available to assist with installation and to share your experiences with Patch 8!
Whether you’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, you can now sign up to participate in the Patch 8 stress test!
After registering, stay tuned for an email detailing how to access the stress test. The process varies by platform, so please ensure all submitted information is accurate.
Joining from an Xbox? Download the Xbox Insider Hub App to become an Xbox Insider and join the playtest from there.
Note: Registering interest does not guarantee access!
Playing With Friends
If your friends are on different platforms, let them know about the stress test and share this link so they can register too!
Ready to join? Click on the image below to sign up.
Q: Can anyone join?
A: Unfortunately, GOG and Mac users will not be able to participate this time.
Q: How do I register to participate in the stress test?
A: To express your interest, please follow this link: https://larian.com/stress-test-register
Q: How do I register if I’m an Xbox player?
A: To join the Patch 8 stress test on your Xbox console, register for the Xbox Insider Programme and download the Xbox Insider Hub App. Stay tuned for further updates from us to learn when the test goes live!
Q: Can I stream or share footage/images from the stress test?
A: Feel free to share your experiences on social media, but please mention that you’re showcasing playtest content. Just in case there are bugs. Looking to enhance your stream with some BG3 overlays? Download them here!
Q: Will everyone get access to the stress test on the first day?
A: Access will be granted in waves. Please remember that registering interest does not ensure access.
Q: Will my saves from the stress test be compatible with Patch 8?
A: We can’t guarantee that save files created during the stress test will be compatible with the final release of Patch 8.
Q: Why is my location needed for a PlayStation code but not for other platforms?
A: PlayStation operates through regional stores, so the code must be region-specific to work correctly. For other platforms, we can provide universal codes globally.
Not ready to wrap up your adventure? Dive into the Game of The Year 2014, Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition, now 90% off until January 2nd.
Engage in the turn-based combat you know and love, explore a world that reacts to your decisions, and fight to eliminate those wielding the darkest magics.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/373420/Divinity_Original_Sin__Enhanced_Edition/
Made it this far and still unclear on what’s going on? Visit our latest community update for insights on what’s ahead with Patch 8, including 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, and cross-play!
Have a restful holiday, and we’ll see you next year.
With warm regards,
Larian