Baldur's Gate 3 is set to receive a major update, Patch 8, which will introduce cross-play capabilities, allowing PC and console players to join the same multiplayer lobbies. The update will also add a new photo mode and 12 new subclasses, including fan favorites and homebrewed options like Drunken Master. Stress testing for the update begins in early January, with details to be shared in the next Community Update. Larian Studios assures players that more updates and mod tools are on the way, despite wrapping up major updates soon.
Larian Studios has announced Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3, set to release in 2025, which will introduce cross-play across all platforms, a photo mode, and 12 new subclasses for each character class. The update aims to enhance multiplayer experiences and provide new gameplay options, such as the Bard's College of Glamour and the Monk's Drunken Master subclass. A stress test for these features is planned for early January, with more details to come.
Wizards of the Coast is playtesting two new subclasses for Dungeons and Dragons 5e: the College of Dance Bard and the Circle of the Sea Druid. The College of Dance Bard focuses on movement and inspiration, allowing players to boost their armor class, deal extra damage, and grant allies additional movement. The Circle of the Sea Druid harnesses the power of the ocean, using Wild Shape to create an aura of ocean spray, gaining aquatic abilities, and even sharing their powers with others.
Destiny 2 is making significant balance changes to its subclasses and systems, with a focus on adjusting abilities that are either overshooting or not quite hitting the power bar. All one-slot Aspects now have two slots, and all roaming Supers are getting a 20% damage resistance buff for PvE. Stasis is getting milder buffs than the Light, with the Light getting chunky damage percent increases. The update is expected to shake up the established PvE Super meta.
