Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Boosts Player Numbers

Baldur’s Gate 3 player count rises as they release its final major update. Read on to learn more about what’s in store for Baldur’s Gate fans and patch 8’s content.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Out Now!

Steam Player Count Goes Up After Patch 8 Release

Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) has finally launched its long-awaited final patch, marking the end of its historic run. On April 15, 2025, Larian Studios released BG3’s Patch 8, the game's final major update. The finality of this update has spurred a significant increase in player count, propelling BG3 just outside of Steam’s top 10 most played games. Previously hovering around 60,000 concurrent players, it has now surged to over 169,000 as of this writing.

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke took to X on April 22 to discuss the sudden rise in players following the release of Patch 8. He highlighted the thriving mod support, which allows the studio to shift focus to their "next big thing." It was previously reported that Larian Studios will be stepping away from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Universe to work on an entirely new project.

In light of this, D&D owner Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro will continue the Baldur’s Gate franchise without Larian Studios. They are currently in discussions with other potential partners to develop a possible Baldur’s Gate 4.

12 New Subclasses, Photo Mode, and More!

The final patch, first announced in November 2024 via a Steam blog post, has been eagerly anticipated. Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, cross-play, and a host of other features. Larian Studios provided a detailed breakdown of the patch’s contents on the BG3 website. Compared to the November 2024 post, this update's patch notes are more extensive, including a long list of bug fixes and combat balance adjustments to ensure BG3 is as polished as possible.

Larian Studios has gone all out to enhance BG3, evident in the numerous fixes and updates implemented for the game's final version. They have confirmed that while this is their last major patch, they will continue to support the modding community.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To stay updated with the latest news about the game, be sure to check out our article below!