Baldur's Gate 3 Update 7: New Features and Continued Support Announced
Larian Studios has revealed exciting details about the upcoming Update 7 for their critically acclaimed RPG Baldur's Gate 3, set to release in September. This update brings several new features and improvements, addressing player feedback and enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Key Features of Update 7
- Dynamic Split-Screen: Local co-op players will benefit from a new dynamic split-screen feature, which merges the screen when characters are in close proximity.
- Enhanced Honor Mode: The challenging Honor Mode difficulty setting will become even tougher, with select enemies gaining additional Legendary Actions.
- Improved Evil Endings: Players opting for evil playthroughs will be treated to new cinematics for evil endings.
- Origin Character Enhancements: Various fixes and improvements for Origin characters, including resolved clipping issues and quest trigger fixes.
- Multiplayer Party Banter: The popular party banter feature will now be available in cooperative multiplayer mode.
Modding Tools and Beta Access
The public release of modding tools is scheduled alongside Update 7 in September. Interested players can sign up for the Closed Beta Test, starting July 22nd, directly through the game's Steam page.
Ongoing Development
Contrary to previous assumptions, Larian Studios has confirmed that Update 7 will not be the final major update for Baldur's Gate 3. The development team is still working on significant features such as:
- Crossplay functionality
- Photo mode
- Additional gameplay tweaks
- Quality-of-life improvements
- Bug fixes and performance optimizations
This news comes as a pleasant surprise to fans, indicating Larian's commitment to long-term support and improvement of the game.
Award-Winning Success
Baldur's Gate 3's critical acclaim has led to numerous awards, including multiple Game of the Year titles from various prestigious events. However, this success has presented some challenges for the studio. CEO Swen Vincke noted that attending numerous award ceremonies has caused some workflow disruptions, necessitating team rotations to manage the demands.
As Larian Studios continues to support Baldur's Gate 3, they are also looking ahead. The company has opened a new office in Warsaw, Poland, and is currently working on two original projects, moving beyond the Forgotten Realms setting.
With Update 7 on the horizon and the promise of continued support, Baldur's Gate 3 fans have much to look forward to in the coming months.