
A new Baldur’s Gate 3 update was made available to download now on PS5 earlier today, but Larian Studios was just as surprised by its availability as everyone else. This is Patch 8 for the RPG, which appears to be the last major update the team has planned before turning its full attention to what comes next. Earlier this month, it said the patch would need to go through internal player testing before being released publicly. That hasn’t even happened yet, but somehow, the update went live for a few hours in Europe and Asia on PS5.
Speaking on Bluesky, it said: “No, the Patch 8 stress test hasn’t yet begun. Yes, PS5 players do currently have access to Patch 8. While we work with our partners to understand what’s going on, please note that any new saves made while on Patch 8 will not be compatible with Patch 7.”
For those who have booted the game up and loaded a save with Patch 8 installed, Larian Studios has supplied a FAQ blog post. “Our partners have confirmed that some regions mistakenly received the Patch 8 build as an update to their live game version,” it said. “This version of Patch 8 is not supported, and we recommend returning to the Patch 7 game version by uninstalling and reinstalling your Baldur’s Gate 3 game!”
Larian Studios explained on its new help page: “While not on our side, a number of PS5 players in Europe and Asia mistakenly received this update, which was only accessible for a few hours. It is no longer available to download.”
Patch 8 is set to add new features like cross-play functionality, Photo Mode, and a new subclass for every main class in the game. Were you able to grab the accidental PS5 patch? Let us know in the comments below.
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