Larian Investigates How Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 Went Live on PS5 Prematurely

Larian Studios finds itself in a challenging situation as PS5 players gain unintended access to Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 ahead of schedule. This unexpected event has sparked discussions within the community and led to a warning from the studio about potential complications for players.

In a message posted to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Discord, Salo, a senior community manager at Larian, clarified: “No, the Patch 8 stress test hasn’t yet begun. Yes, PS5 players do currently have access to Patch 8.”

Recent reports confirm player experiences online, with some already downloading and discussing their surprise at accessing the patch. For example, one player remarked, “Hexblade is new, right? Because that means that update 8 is in fact, out right now.”

This situation has put Larian on high alert. They shared a message titled, “Welcome to the patch-8-is-on-ps5-for-some-reason-help-help-ahhh task group.”

While players on PS5 may dive in, Larian advises caution. The patch has not undergone stress testing yet. It was noted: “Any new saves made on Patch 8 will not be compatible with Patch 7.”

As Larian attempts to navigate this situation, the gaming community eagerly waits for official updates regarding this sudden patch release.