Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Lands on PS5, But Larian Warns It's Not Ready for Prime Time

Breaking News: Baldur’s Gate 3’s Early Patch 8 Release Causes Frenzy on PS5

Update: 8pm: Larian has issued a statement and provided a recommended fix for affected players.

In a shocking turn of events, Baldur’s Gate 3’s eagerly anticipated Patch 8, the game’s final content update, has unexpectedly gone live on PlayStation 5. The update, which is intended to be released after a closed stress test, has caught developer Larian Studios off guard, leaving many players perplexed and concerned.

What’s Happening?

According to Larian, some regions received an early patch update, which was meant to be tested before its full release. This update, Patch 8, is not compatible with Patch 7, and players who installed it may experience compatibility issues with mods and multiplayer. The studio is warning affected players to uninstall and reinstall Baldur’s Gate 3 to return to Patch 7.

What Does This Mean for Players?

For those who received the early update, Larian recommends reverting to Patch 7 as soon as possible, as the studio cannot guarantee save file compatibility with future updates. Additionally, saves made on Patch 8 may not be compatible with Patch 7, so it’s essential to create a new save file in the earlier version.

The Future of Baldur’s Gate 3

The stress test for Patch 8, which is scheduled to begin this week, will proceed as planned, with invites being sent out to successful applicants. However, those who received the early patch update are not guaranteed access to the test. The studio remains committed to releasing Patch 8, which will bring new sub-classes, cross-play, and camera features, among other exciting updates.

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