Summary
Larian Studios has revealed more information about Patch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3, which will bring various improvements and introduce the game’s official modding toolkit. ThisBaldur’s Gate 3update is part of a series of ongoing enhancements that Larian Studios has been regularly adding to keep improving its wildly popular RPG.
Since its early access release back in October 2020,Baldur’s Gate 3has seen countless updates that have addressed bugs, introduced new content, and improved overall game stability. Its official release in August 2023 was met with critical acclaim, withBaldur’s Gate 3winning several Game of the Year awardsand selling over 10 million copies worldwide. This success didn’t stop Larian Studios from releasing updates for its RPG, with the studio stating that the upcoming Patch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3wouldn’t be the last.
Larian Studios has officially revealed the content ofBaldur’s Gate 3Patch 7, set to release this September. Among the new features and improvements coming with this update is the introduction of new cinematics for players following darker story paths, enhancing the narrative experience for those opting for morally ambiguous or evil choices. Furthermore, Patch 7 introduces a new dynamicsplit screen mode forBaldur’s Gate 3, allowing players who live their adventure on the same screen to have the option to merge split screen into a single one when they are near one another. Those who would like to try outBaldur’s Gate 3Patch 7 before its official release next September can register on theBaldur’s Gate 3store page on Steam for a chance to take part in the Patch 7 Closed Beta which will go live on July 22.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets Official Modding Tools
On top of these changes,Baldur’s Gate 3Patch 7 will introduce official modding tools, enabling players to edit or create new items and equipment, customize the game’s classes and subclasses, redesign the appearance of the dice, or tweak the user interface, among other options. TheBaldur’s Gate 3modding scenehas been thriving ever since the release of the game despite the lack of official support from Larian Studios, and the addition of official modding tools will streamline the modding process and improve the overall quality of these mods.
With new content, improved features, and robust modding support, Larian Studios continues its commitment to enhancing the player experience. WhileBaldur’s Gate 3won’t have dedicated DLC, these frequent updates continue to provide players with reasons to continue their adventures in Faerun.
