Larian’s Upcoming Patch For Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Reason Enough For Game to Win Best Community Support at TGA 2024

Larian Studios has proven time and time again that they are the gold standard when it comes to community support. Ever since the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 on August 3, 2023, the studio has been quite transparent with the community, listening to their feedback and providing exciting updates. And it looks like they are not stopping anytime soon.

Larian has already teased Patch 8, which is going to offer a plethora of exciting new features, further proving its commitment to the game and its community. With each patch, it almost feels like the studio has a secret way of knowing the playerbase’s wishlist, and it is not shy about revisiting it time and time again.

Larian Studios Dropping Another Gift to Baldur’s Gate 3 Players With Patch 8

Baldur’s Gate 3 is already filled with countless hours of content, intricate character-building, and various engaging features like modding (introduced in Patch 7). The studio has already done enough to keep the game fresh and it could have easily sat back and let time do the rest.

Instead, Larian is going the extra mile and showcasing its dedication to the game and its community with Patch 8, which is coming early next year in January. This upcoming patch will introduce various new and exciting features like Cross-Play, Photo Mode, 12 new subclasses (one new for each class), and the continued promise of fixing various bugs.

Discover what’s coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 next year with Community Update #30:

🎮 Cross-Play
📸 Photo Mode
💫 12 New Subclasses
🪱 Continued Bug Fixing
🔜 Patch 8 Stress Test – January 2025

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— Baldur’s Gate 3 (@baldursgate3) November 27, 2024

12 SUBCLASSES? THIS JUST ADDED 3 NEW PLAYTHROUGHS DAMN YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING

— Synth Potato🥔 (@SynthPotato) November 27, 2024

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— chrissy 🥀 (@chrissyxchi) November 27, 2024

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Aside from the all-new cross-play, the standout feature for many in Patch 8 is going to be the 12 new subclasses, one for each of the existing classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. By introducing this, Larian has further increased the replayability of the game while offering fresh new strategies for players to incorporate into their gameplay.

On top of the new subclasses, Larian is also incorporating homebrewing into the mix. This will allow players to further customize their characters and abilities, adding a personal touch to their adventures. This is added to ensure that the community can experience the game in a way that feels unique and tailored to their preferences.

Why Larian Deserves Best Community Support at TGA 2024

It goes without saying that the sheer level of engagement Larian has with its community is simply unmatched. It has shown countless times that it is willing to listen and incorporate player feedback to further improve the game.

From mod support to constant proactivity in learning the player base’s preferences, Larian Studios has transformed Baldur’s Gate 3 from a great RPG into an immersive experience worth delving into and getting lost in.

While there are many worthy contenders (e.g., Helldivers 2, No Man’s Sky) for Best Community Support at The Game Awards 2024, Larian approach to the game should make them stand out among the rest.

The upcoming Patch 8 is a perfect example of this. Not only the studio is adding new features like photo mode and cross-play, but it is also adding new subclasses that will further improve the game’s overall experience, and continue to foster a deep relationship with the fans.

In the end, it’s the studio’s unwavering dedication to the community that makes it a strong contender for Best Community Support at The Game Awards 2024 and why Baldur’s Gate 3 is going to be the game that is going down in the history books as one of the best RPG ever made.