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As we observe the culmination of the final major patch for Baldur’s Gate 3, our hearts brim with gratitude for the unwavering support you’ve extended throughout this journey. While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, it heralds the dawn of thrilling new adventures, and we’re eager to unveil more for you soon.
Meanwhile, we’re available to ease your transition into Patch 8. From facilitating cross-play with friends on different platforms to selecting the ideal new subclass for your upcoming quests. To enhance your experience around the Sword Coast, Hotfix #32 is rolling out today to address crashes and performance issues. Find the hotfix notes below!
Game Version: 4.1.1.6848561
The toolkit update will begin releasing later today
- Resolved a potential crash from entering invalid characters during resource renaming or creation.
- Addressed a crash occurring when changing input mode during a multiplayer game launch.
- Fixed a crash on Xbox cross-play when suspending during region transitions.
- Resolved a crash while playing split-screen with DLSS on Vulkan.
- Mitigated potential crashes and performance issues from auras attempting to apply to items unable to receive them.
- Corrected a bug where Starry Forms were removed by the Shadow Curse.
- Fixed a multiplayer bug where the client’s avatar appeared invisible until moved.
- Resolved an issue causing the game world and Main Menu background to be black upon returning from Character Creation.
- Corrected a bug allowing cross-play enabling in non-cross-play sessions. Ensure the save you wish to use has cross-play enabled for friends to join an existing campaign. Discover how below!
- Fixed developer text appearing on the Upcast Bonus tooltip when upcasting Shadow Blade.
- Resolved an issue where the latest savegame was deleted instead of the currently selected one if the delete button was quickly pressed.
- Ensured the ‘Enable’ button wasn’t greyed out in the Mod Verification window when using a controller.
- Made certain the Direct Connect option is not visible in cross-play settings where it’s unusable.
- Addressed missing materials for male halflings wearing Half Plate Armour +2, causing clipping on female gnomes.
If you’re eager to play with friends from afar, let’s get everyone all set by linking each party member’s preferred platform account to their Larian Account.
Do this by visiting https://larian.com/account/connected and connecting your account. Pretty easy, huh? Once done, ensure everyone in your party has cross-play enabled in the game settings.
- Select “Options” from the Main Menu
- Under the Gameplay tab, scroll down to find “Allow Cross-Play”
- Tick the checkbox
Next, add your friends on the Larian Network to invite them to play.
- From the Main Menu, log in using the “Larian Account” button on the bottom right
- Once logged in, click “Manage Account,” again on the bottom right of the Main Menu
- Select “Friends List”
- Ask your friend for their Larian Account username
- Click “Add Friends” and input their username
- Send them a friend request
For joining an existing campaign with friends, ensure your desired save has cross-play enabled.
- Select “Load Game” on the Main Menu
- Select the savegame, enable cross-play via the “Cross-Play” checkbox
- Load the savegame
- In your save, go to “Multiplayer” and invite your friend
To start a new game with your party, create a cross-play multiplayer lobby:
- Select “Multiplayer” on the Main Menu
- Choose the “Cross-Play” tab
- Select “Create”
- Invite your friends
- Customize options and “Launch”
To join another player via cross-play:
- Select “Multiplayer” from the Main Menu
- Choose the “Cross-Play” tab
- Join the other player’s lobby
- If you or the host use mods and discrepancies occur, the Mod Verification window will alert which mods need changes.
Remember, if playing on a modded PC save with console or Mac friends, ensure the savegame has under 100 mods and they’re available to those platforms. Check for the “Available on Mac and Console” filter in the Mod Browser or check if this tag is on the mod’s Mod Details page.
For visual learners, catch our comprehensive video on accessing cross-play below.
Fancy starting a fresh campaign with strangers? Say no more. If you’re not already on our Discord server, join and explore the LFG channel to meet players across platforms eager to start their next playthrough.
If you’re unsure about selecting a subclass for your next run, let’s revisit the fundamentals to help decide.
Available from Level 3, these Barbarians harness the might of giants, increasing their size and strength. Perfect for shoving foes off ledges or tossing a bemused ally at them.
Available at Level 3, College of Glamour Bards hone their craft via the fey. Ideal for those seeing themselves as stars, captivating audiences and shielding allies with charming prowess.
Embrace the dark side with these Clerics, drawing power from death’s forces. For a playthrough with a sinister touch, the Death Domain Cleric can detonate corpses and impale foes from Level 1.
If the night sky entrances you, the Circle of Stars Druid may fit you best. Channel constellation power and assume a Starry Form from Level 2 for enhanced combat and healing abilities.
Available from Level 3, Arcane Archer Fighters blend magic with archery. Created by elves, shoot arcane energy arrows even without perfect aim. Banish foes with a magical arrow to the Feywild.
Available at Level 3, these Monks mask skillful hits beneath a faux-disorderly demeanor. Reclaim Ki through alcohol before delivering blows and Psychic damage with Sobering Realisation.
At Level 1, the Oath of the Crown binds Paladins to uphold order and responsibility. A commitment to promises and ally protection defines this path. Perfect for the committed and reliable.
Prefer the comfort of groups? Swarmkeeper Rangers, at Level 3, call upon nature’s less cuddly creatures for power. Summon a host of harmful critters for a range of elemental attacks.
For those with a piratical flair at Level 3, engage foes with style. Blind adversaries or rapidly retreat from conflict before they can counterattack.
For devotees of the gothic vibe, the Shadow Magic Sorcerer draws strength from the Shadowfell at Level 1. Teleport between shadows, summon dark hounds, and turn enemies’ attacks against themselves.
With a contract with a sentient weapon from Shadowfell, start with a Hexed weapon: Sickle, Maul, or Flail to curse targets. Raise Accursed Spectres upon their defeat and collect their vitality. Great for role-playing the grim reaper.
Love blades and spells? Bladesinging Wizards favor a style named for the harmonic unsheathing of swords, artfully moving between enemies. Select this at Level 2 to attack with Bladesong, building up to a powerful climax that damages foes and heals allies.
If you’re still pondering your choice, be sure to watch our video breakdown!
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (or deeply immersed in all the new features of Patch 8), you might have observed our new weekly stream schedule!
Join our Senior Communications Developer, Aoife Wilson, every Wednesday from 1pm UTC, as they adventure in Baldur’s Gate 3, occasionally joined by special guests. Currently, they’re exploring a Dark Urge run where bards have faced demise, and you voted to eject a squirrel.
Join us tomorrow on Twitch and catch up on previous streams here!
