Patch 7 ofBaldur’s Gate 3has arrived on PC, and many people are wondering when it will be available for consoles. Updates for the game usually roll out for the PC version first, giving both console and Mac players some time to wait until they can experience any additions and changes. Despite this, the team at Larian Studios is always ahead on keepingBaldur’s Gate 3fans updated on progress in all areas of its beloved RPG title, even with this newest update.
Larian’s connection with its fan community has always been close through the development and release ofBaldur’s Gate 3. Every update since its release in August 2023 hasincluded detailed and extensive announcements and notes on the game’s Steam page. These cover everything players can expect from incoming updates, and the notes are often entertaining to go through. This time around with a highly anticipated update that includes opportunities forevil parties and playthroughs, the future ofBG3’s Patch 7 for consoles was explicitly mentioned.
BG3 Patch 7 Arrives On Console and Mac In October 2024
No Exact Release Date Has Been Given Yet
According to theBaldur’s Gate 3patch notes onSteam, Patch 7 is just around the corner for console players.Patch 7 will be arriving for both consoles and Mac in October 2024. The notes mention aspects that will come following the update, like how it will be “including official modding support for all platforms - that it’s going to take a little longer to get this patch through all the necessary technical checks and requirements.” With updates on the future of the game and theinclusion of modding toolkitsfor all platforms, there’s a lot to anticipate.
BG3 Patch 7 Continues A Trend On Consoles
Larian Is Always Working With Console Players
Further questions regarding the patch across the game’s platforms were answered on Steam. The notes elaborate that “console players will not be able to load cross-saves if they come from Patch 7 on PC - and multiplayer between PC and Mac will not be possible.” Addressing elements like cross-platform gameplay and saves shows thatLarian is paying attention to players, and it is mentioned how the studio is working toward improving these aspects for the game moving forward.
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Shadowheart and Scratch can now be seen interacting in the player’s camp, making the player’s safe haven feel more alive in Patch 7 than ever before.
Before going over exactly what is in this new giant patch toBaldur’s Gate 3, console and Mac users are acknowledged and not left in the dark. Through these Steam patch notes, players across all platforms are able to get information regarding their play experience and the future of the game. Thankfully, console and Mac users will not have to wait for too long for the patch to reach them, as this newBaldur’s Gate 3update will be released in October 2024.
