It’s time to play Baldur’s Gate 3 again.
that Baldur’s Gate 3 The story isn’t over yet. Larian Studio It has been confirmed that a major new update coming soon will introduce several new features to the game. According to a blog post on Steam, these features include special photo modes, new subclasses for each class, and cross-play for PC and consoles (even cross-progression across all platforms).
This is a pretty extensive list for a game that’s currently pushing its fourth year (including the Early Access period), but it shows just how committed Larian Studios is to improving and meeting player requests. Is Layered Photo Mode really necessary in your game? No, but it’s really nice to have.
As announced, Photo Mode is “like a photo booth where you can set up pretty much any photo you want.” By adjusting your camera line and composition, posing your character, and adjusting field of view, exposure, depth of field, and focus, you can take stunning photos that illuminate your hero’s journey.
Aside from the photo mode and cross-play, the other biggest change introduced in Larian Studios’ upcoming update is the ability to select new subclasses with unique skills as you advance your main squad. These include:
- Bard: College of Glamor – “As a College of Glamor Bards, you will have the power to heal your friends and command your enemies in equal measure.” These include the new spells Mantle of Inspiration and Mantle of Majesty.
- Barbarian: Path of the Giants – “Choose the path of the giant. Your newfound titanic powers will allow you to take on friends and foes alike with ease.” This includes a new skill, Giant’s Wrath.
- Cleric: Realm of Death – “As a Death Cleric, you’ll find some dark new tricks up your sleeve, from spells specialized for necrotic damage to three new Necromancy cantrips.” This includes a new cantrip, Toll the Dead.
- Druid: Circle of Stars – “These druids seek answers in the stars, accessing powers beyond those available through classic Wildform.” This includes new Starry Forms (Archer, Chalice, Dragon).
- Paladin: Oath of the Crown – “You have sworn to uphold the principles of the law. Keeping your oath will give you the power to aid your allies and confuse your enemies.” This allows you to guide your allies with righteous clarity and cast Divine Loyalty.
- Fighter: Arcane Archer – “Mastering the two arts of sorcery and marksmanship, the Arcane Archer subclass offers unique skills in addition to new shooting animations.” This includes the ability to banish enemies to the Feywild.
- Monk: Drunken Master – “As a Drunken Master, you can not only consume alcohol directly from your inventory by adding brew to your homebrew, but you can also restore Ki by drinking alcohol from bottles found around the Sword Coast.” Introducing the Intoxication Strike and Sobering Realization skills.
- Ranger: Swarmkeeper – “The Swarmkeeper subclass provides Rangers with three types of lethal swarms to assist them in battle.” This introduces the Cloud of Jellyfish, Flurry of Moths, and Legion of Bees.
- Rogue: Swashbuckler – “This rogue subclass introduces a variety of new behaviors suited to the pirate life.” The Swashbuckler can throw sand to blind enemies and use Fancy Footwork.
- Sorcerer: Shadow Magic – “As a shadow magic mage, you wield the forms of magic that make you most lethal in the dark.” This introduces Superior Darkvision, Shadow Walk, Hound of Ill Omen, and Strength of the Grave.
- Warlock: Hexblade – “The Hexblade Warlock makes a pact with the entity of Shadowfell, which manifests itself in the form of magical weapons.” You can curse your enemies and resurrect them from the dead.
- Wizard: Blade Singing – “The Bladesinging subclass combines swordsmanship and magic.” You get new spell animations and Bladesong abilities.
To learn more about these new subclasses and all other new features, Baldur’s Gate 3Check out the game’s Steam page. The new additions are expected to be “stress tested” and released soon, in early January 2025.
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by Leah J. Williams November 29, 2024
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