That's a lot for a patch for a narratively-driven RPG, but that's becoming Larian's M.O. Patch 7 introduced mod support on consoles and thirteen new endings, so it's natural for the developers to keep expanding the game.

Larian has said it won’t add any major story content updates or DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3. But with these patches including the recent addition of official mod support, the developers have left the game in the best place for the community to continue the adventure without them. Patch 8 is scheduled to release next year.

Since releasing in August last year, Larian Studios' award-winning CRPG Baldur's Gate 3 has been consistently updated over time with major content additions and bug fixes. The game's final large update will be Patch 8,

Larian Studios has announced Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 for 2025, bringing cross-play, photo mode, and 12 new subclasses.

One of the most popular subclasses among Warlocks is the Hexblade, which was initially left out of Baldur's Gate 3 but will be officially added with Patch 8 of the game. Along with the ability to create magical weapons, this option will also allow players to curse enemies, forcing souls to obey commands.

Larian Studios showed off upcoming features for Baldur's Gate 3, including photo mode, cross-play, and new subclasses in Patch 8.

Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 includes cross-play, photo mode, and 12 new sub-classes to enhance gameplay. Stress testing aims to prevent post-patch hotfixes, with cross-play being the final feature added due to technical complexities.