Larian Studios announced a January stress test for Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 via a Steam post. PC players can participate via Steam, while console players (Xbox and PlayStation) will also have access. Mac and GOG users are excluded. Registration is currently open.
Larian plans extensive testing to identify and address any bugs or gameplay issues before the official Patch 8 release. Crossplay functionality will be a key focus of this stress test. The developer acknowledges the complexity of implementing crossplay in a game of Baldur's Gate 3's scale and welcomes player assistance. Players are encouraged to recruit friends or join groups via the Larian Studios Discord server.
While Patch 8 marks the final major update, Larian commits to ongoing support for modders. Significant future updates are planned, enhancing modding tools to empower players in crafting their own narratives. The September release of official mod tools has already resulted in over 70 million module downloads and over 3,000 community-created mods.