Cross-play — the most requested feature
Cross-platform multiplayer has been the single most requested feature since BG3's launch. Hotfix #36 delivers it across all three platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S). Players use the Larian Studios friend system to invite and join games regardless of platform.
This is a full cross-play implementation, not cross-progression or cross-save. Your save files remain platform-specific.
12 new subclasses
The update adds 12 new subclasses drawn from D&D 5e sourcebooks that were not included in the original game. These expand the build options for existing classes rather than adding entirely new base classes.
⚠️ The specific subclass list has not been independently verified against the in-game class selection screen. We are working from Larian's announcement. Check the character creation screen for the confirmed list.
Photo mode
A dedicated photo mode is now accessible from the pause menu, providing camera controls and visual filters for capturing screenshots. This is a quality-of-life addition with no gameplay impact.
Xbox Series S split-screen
Local split-screen co-op is now available on Xbox Series S. This was previously exclusive to Xbox Series X and PS5 due to the Series S's more constrained hardware. The implementation may have reduced visual fidelity compared to Series X split-screen.
People also ask
- Does cross-play work across all platforms?
- Yes, cross-play enables multiplayer between PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players. All platforms can now play together.
- Are the 12 new subclasses from official D&D 5e?
- The 12 subclasses are drawn from D&D 5e sourcebooks that were not included at launch. They expand existing class options rather than adding entirely new classes.
- Is this really the last BG3 update?
- Larian described Hotfix #36 as the 'last, final, ultimate, conclusive major update.' Future patches may address bugs but no further content is planned.
Sources & version history
External claims on this page trace to the items below. Anything we could not confirm is written as a question, not a fact.
- Larian Studios — Hotfix #36 Now Live! · 2026-09-29
- SteamDB — Baldur's Gate 3 patches (29 Sep 2026) · 2026-09-29
- BG3 Wiki — Patch notes · 2026-09-29