"Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Release Date Revealed: 12 New Subclasses Added"

Larian Studios has officially announced that the much-anticipated Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 will launch on Tuesday, April 15. This update, which has been in stress testing for some time, is set to bring a wealth of new content to the critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.

Patch 8 introduces an impressive array of features, including 12 new subclasses that add depth and variety to gameplay. Players can also look forward to a new photo mode, cross-play functionality, and split-screen support on Xbox Series S. For a detailed breakdown of all the changes, be sure to check out the Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 patch notes.

Here's a closer look at the new subclasses:

Bard - College of Glamour
The College of Glamour Bard can heal allies and command enemies, using spells like Mantle of Inspiration to grant temporary hit points and Mantle of Majesty to control charmed foes.

Barbarian - Path of Giants
Barbarians on the Path of Giants gain enhanced strength and size through the Giant’s Rage passive, improving their throwing attacks and carry capacity.

Cleric - Death Domain
Death Domain clerics specialize in necrotic damage with new spells and cantrips, including Toll The Dead, and can even cause nearby corpses to explode.

Druid - Circle of Stars
Circle of Stars Druids harness celestial powers through Starry Forms, each offering unique abilities ranging from radiant damage to healing.

Paladin - Oath of the Crown
Paladins sworn to the Oath of the Crown can support their allies with Righteous Clarity and Divine Allegiance, absorbing damage and restoring health.

Fighter - Arcane Archer
Arcane Archers combine magic and marksmanship, with abilities to banish foes or inflict psychic damage, complete with new shooting animations.

Monk - Drunken Master
Drunken Masters can drink to recover Ki and use Intoxicating Strike to buff their armor class and hit chance against drunk targets.

Ranger - Swarmkeeper
Swarmkeeper Rangers command swarms like Cloud of Jellyfish, Flurry of Moths, and Legion of Bees, each dealing different types of damage and offering teleportation.

Rogue - Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Rogues can blind enemies with sand, disarm them with a flick of their weapon, and avoid opportunity attacks with Fancy Footwork.

Sorcerer - Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic Sorcerers thrive in darkness, with Superior Darkvision, Shadow Walk, and the ability to summon a Hound of Ill Omen.

Warlock - Hexblade
Hexblade Warlocks can curse enemies, raise spirits from slain foes, and heal by ripping away their souls.

Wizard - Bladesinging
Bladesinging Wizards blend swordplay with magic, featuring new spellcasting animations and the Bladesong ability for enhanced speed and focus.

Patch 8 marks the final major update for Baldur's Gate 3, closing a chapter on what has been a highly successful period for Larian Studios. The game, launched to widespread acclaim in 2023, has seen strong sales into 2025.

Larian has announced plans to move on from Baldur's Gate and the Dungeons & Dragons franchise to focus on a new, undisclosed project. Meanwhile, Hasbro, the owner of D&D, has expressed interest in continuing the series. Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, SVP of digital games at Hasbro, Dan Ayoub, hinted at future plans for Baldur's Gate, though specifics remain under wraps.

To celebrate the release of Patch 8, Larian will host a Twitch livestream featuring senior systems designer Ross Stephens, who will discuss the new features and changes.

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