"Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Boosts Player Numbers"

Baldur’s Gate 3's player count has surged with the release of its final major update. Dive into the details of what Patch 8 brings to the beloved RPG and what it means for fans.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Out Now!

Steam Player Count Soars Following Patch 8 Release

Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) has released its much-anticipated final patch, marking the end of its remarkable journey. On April 15, 2025, Larian Studios rolled out BG3’s Patch 8, signaling the conclusion of significant updates for the game. Following this release, BG3 experienced a significant boost in player numbers, climbing just outside of Steam’s top 10 most played games. Previously hovering around 60,000 concurrent players, the game now boasts over 169,000 players at the time of writing.

Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, took to Twitter (X) on April 22 to comment on the sudden spike in players after Patch 8's launch. He highlighted the robust mod support that allows them to shift focus to their "next big thing." It was previously announced that Larian Studios would be moving away from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Universe to explore new creative territories.

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 negotiating with other studios to potentially develop a Baldur’s Gate 4.

Exciting New Features: 12 New Subclasses, Photo Mode, and More!

Patch 8, announced back in November 2024 on their Steam blog, has been eagerly awaited by the community. This update brings 12 new subclasses, a photo mode, cross-play functionality, and numerous other enhancements. Larian Studios provided a comprehensive breakdown of the patch contents on the BG3 website. Compared to their November 2024 update, this patch includes an extended list of bug fixes and combat balance adjustments, ensuring a polished final experience for players.

Larian Studios has demonstrated their commitment to enhancing BG3, evident in the extensive updates and fixes implemented for the game's final version. Although this is their last major patch, they assure continued support for the modding community.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our article below!