Baldur’s Gate starts Patch 8 Stress Test and invites players to join them. Simple as that, Larian Studios is seeking for the manpower to stress their test servers and see if the patch contents would fit fine, or not.
As per the developer:
One last update to share with you before we leave you to your tryptophanic rest this holiday season. It’s been a banner December here for Larian. Last week, you helped us take home the Best Community Support award for the second year running. Then you nominated us for the Labor of Love category in the Steam Awards 2024. And we aren’t slowing down.
Much like a certain jolly elf and his industrious band of shorter elves, Swen and team are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Patch 8 stress test build – set to go live in January. Read on to find out how you and your friends can take part!
You know, it’s kind of exciting when your favorite game is gearing up for new updates. Like predict a family gathering where everyone brings their signature dish—everyone’s got something special up their sleeve! And speaking of gatherings, if you’re hoping to explore into Baldur’s Gate 3 with pals, now’s your chance.
The team is also winding down on mod curation for consoles during the holidays, which will resume as normal once we return refreshed in the new year! (If you’re unsure about bringing mods to consoles and need guidance, check out our latest video with Aoife by clicking here)!
Suppose you haven’t dug into our official Advent Calendar. In that case, you’re missing out on daily puzzles, new art and wallpaper inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin, instrumentals from BG3 composer Borislav “Bobby” Slavov, and a festive poem read by none other than Amelia Tyler—in which she offends all your poetic senses by rhyming “Northdark County” with “Tim Downey.” It’s like opening little gifts every day!
Give the gift of cross-play; prepare your friends for Patch 8 with Baldur’s Gate 3 now on sale at a delightful 20% off across Steam, GOG, PlayStation, and Xbox!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/
This is available to players on Steam PC, Xbox, and PlayStation; register using the form linked below.
A stress test aims to do exactly what it sounds like; rigorously test the latest game version to detect any instability or gameplay issues before Patch 8 releases. With your help, we’ll be able to keep an eye on any funny business.
CROSS-PLAY
This has been no easy task bringing cross-play functionality into a game as rich as Baldur’s Gate 3.
If you’re itching to help us polish this feature before it’s officially launched—share this stress test registration link, summon your friends—and settle in for a cross-play campaign together! Alternatively, hop onto our Larian Studios Discord Server where you’ll find others eager to join forces.
PATCH 8 & back MODS
Your favorite mods should remain free of issues; however this stress test is also an excellent opportunity to monitor how these mods interact with all those shiny new features coming with Patch 8.
DICORD CHANNELS & YOUR feel
If you’d like to participate—you’ll have access through our feedback form so that any small tweaks or adjustments needed can be made prior to Patch 8 releasing. Plus there will be testing channels open in our Discord server where our Community Team will happily guide you through installing everything while sharing insights about playing with Patch 8!
No matter if you’re playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC or console—you’ve got an opportunity now! Just fill out that registration form linked above after reading through everything carefully. Remember—each platform may have different procedures so double-check that all details submitted are accurate.
If you’re joining us from Xbox? Make sure you’ve downloaded that handy Xbox Insider Hub App , become an Insider—and then you’ll be prepped for playtest goodness via that app.
Please note: Registering does not guarantee access!
Playing With Friends:
If you’ve got buddies who play on different platforms—let them know about this upcoming adventure! Share that same link above so they can join too—it’ll be just like family game night—but digital style!
