Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Skyrockets Player Count

Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) has just released its final major update, Patch 8, marking the end of an epic journey for this beloved RPG. Launched on April 15, 2025, by Larian Studios, this update has significantly boosted the game's player count, propelling it just outside Steam's top 10 most played games. Prior to Patch 8, BG3 maintained around 60,000 concurrent players, but it has now soared to over 169,000.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Out Now!

Steam Player Count Goes Up After Patch 8 Release

Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, took to social media on April 22 to comment on the surge in player numbers post-Patch 8. He highlighted the thriving mod support as a key factor that allows the studio to shift focus to their next big project. It's been confirmed that Larian Studios is stepping away from the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) universe to explore new creative avenues.

With Larian's departure, Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, the owners of D&D, will continue the Baldur’s Gate series. They are currently in discussions with other studios to potentially develop a Baldur’s Gate 4.

12 New Subclasses, Photo Mode, and More!

Patch 8, announced in November 2024 via a Steam blog post, has been a long time coming. It introduces 12 new subclasses, a much-requested photo mode, cross-play functionality, and a host of other features. The detailed patch notes on the BG3 website showcase a comprehensive list of bug fixes and combat balance adjustments, ensuring the game's final update is as polished as possible.

Larian Studios has poured their heart into perfecting BG3 with this update. Although it marks the end of major updates, they pledge continued support for the modding community, keeping the game alive and evolving.

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