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 the exciting content of Patch 8.

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 much-anticipated final patch, marking the end of an iconic chapter in the RPG's journey. On April 15, 2025, Larian Studios released BG3’s Patch 8, the last major update for the game. This update has sparked renewed interest, boosting the game's player count to just outside of Steam’s top 10 most played games. Previously hovering around 60,000 concurrent players, BG3 has now surged to over 169,000 as of this writing.

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke shared his thoughts on Twitter (X) on April 22, highlighting the sudden rise in players following the release of Patch 8. He emphasized that the thriving mod support allows them to shift focus to their "next big thing." It's been confirmed that Larian Studios will be moving away from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Universe to explore new creative ventures.

As a result, 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 studios to potentially develop 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 a long time coming. Patch 8 introduces 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, cross-play, and a host of other features. The developers provided a comprehensive breakdown of the patch's contents on BG3’s official website. Compared to the November 2024 post, this update includes an extensive list of bug fixes and combat balance adjustments, ensuring that BG3 concludes on a high note.

Larian Studios has gone above and beyond to enhance BG3, as evidenced by the numerous fixes and updates in this final version. Although this is their last major patch, Larian remains committed to supporting 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, check out our article below!