Larian Studios isn't done with Baldur's Gate 3 yet, and it has confirmed what the latest patch, imaginatively titled "Patch 7", will bring to the massive RPG. But this also won't be the last patch for the game, as the studio has also confirmed it will be adding yet more in the future.
News in brief
- New patch contains improvements for split-screen mode
- Animations are being improved and bugs smooshed
- Most excitingly, a mod toolkit is to be added
The highlight of the patch is undoubtedly the addition of a mod toolkit. Baldur's Gate 3 fans are, generally, a dedicated bunch, and we're absolutely sure the chance to create new characters, quests, and generally make changes and additions to the game will not pass them by. Expect the amount of mods on offer for Baldur's Gate 3 to explode once this patch is out.
The full patch notes for Patch 7 are also available, but keep in mind it'll have spoilers for the storyline included throughout, so keep that in mind if you've not gotten through the game just yet, or are saving it for a rainy month. Better endings for evil playthroughs are included, and multiplayer support is being improved, including a way for the split-screen mode to squish together when players are nearby, and banter between members of different multiplayer parties. Also, improvements to animations are coming, including, most importantly, an improved animation whenever you're smooching Astarion. Why the patch wasn't called the "Kiss Astarion Better" patch we'll never know.
There was also confirmation that Larian isn't finished here, and more patches will be coming. It's good to know that while DLC isn't coming for the massive RPG, it's not being abandoned by any means.
The patch isn't out yet, and we don't have a full release date for it yet. However, we know it's up for beta release from July 22, and if you want access to it, you can do so by hitting the "Request Access" button to the Playtest on the Baldur's Gate 3 Steam page. Only a selected number of players will be given access, however, so don't assume you'll be sure to get into it.
