Baldur's Gate III's eighth and potentially final major patch is undergoing its stress test. While some Sony console players received early access, developers advise reinstalling the game for a clean stress test experience.
Patch 8 introduces highly anticipated cross-play functionality, bridging the gap between PC and console players. Players can team up across platforms provided they have linked Larian accounts. Remarkably, even modded games can utilize cross-play, provided all mods are compatible across PC, Mac, and consoles, and the host's mod count remains below ten.
Addressing a significant limitation, split-screen co-op is now being tested on the Xbox Series S. This marks a considerable improvement for users of this console.
Beyond multiplayer enhancements, Patch 8 boasts a fully customizable photo mode and twelve new subclasses, adding depth and variety to gameplay. Bug fixes and balance adjustments are also included, although some issues may persist. A complete changelog for the stress test is available on the game's official website.