Developers from the Belgian Larian Studios have revealed new details of the seventh major patch for their fantasy role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3, including its place in post-release support for the project.
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On July 22, a closed beta of the upcoming update will begin on Steam. Registration is open – you can submit an application (the “Request Access” button) on the game page in the Valve service. The patch itself is still planned for release in September.
As part of beta testing, developers want to test planned fixes, improvements and innovations on different PC configurations and save files. With this they need the help of ordinary users.
Access to the closed beta will be given to random players who applied
The two main features of the seventh patch will be the expansion of “evil” endings (for Dark Seduction, other characters with backstory and unique heroes) and tools for modding (currently going through a closed “alpha”).
In addition, the developers talked about other improvements in the update:
- Dynamic split screen for local co-op;
- In the “Valor” mode, several more enemies (Dror Ragzlin, Malus Torm, Chirai Harrak, Chirai Tskaan, Ptaris) will have legendary actions;
- Bug fixes in the Dark Seduction playthrough and the ability to take a certain bard as a temporary ally;
- Bug fixes in the passage for other characters with a backstory;
- Fixes and improvements for Shadowheart, Laezel, Astarion, Karlach, Will and Gale;
- Improved dialogue between squad members – now available in multiplayer.
Gale’s donation interface will now show all magic items available for transfer
Larian assured that the seventh patch will not be the last for Baldur’s Gate 3. In the future, the team promises cross-play, photo mode, bug fixes, gameplay innovations and optimization improvements: “We are not saying goodbye yet.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 left early access on PC (Steam, GOG) last August, and has since appeared on Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X and S. 11 months after its release, the project continues to receive Game of the Year awards.