Larian Studios has surprised Baldur's Gate 3 fans by announcing a significant update slated for 2025, defying expectations that Patch 7 would be the game's final major content drop. This update will not only introduce cross-play functionality and a highly anticipated photo mode, but also a whopping twelve new subclasses, each promising unique and exciting gameplay mechanics.

While details on four subclasses have already been revealed, let's delve into the remaining eight:

Oath of the Crown Paladin: This paladin subclass champions justice and societal well-being. Their signature ability, Divine Devotion, allows them to absorb incoming damage meant for allies, simultaneously restoring their health.

Arcane Archer: Blending martial skill with arcane magic, the Arcane Archer wields enchanted arrows capable of blinding, weakening, or even banishing foes to the Feywild until their next turn. Remarkably, missed shots can be redirected mid-flight to strike another enemy.

Drunken Master Monk: This unconventional monk incorporates alcohol into their fighting style. A key ability intoxicates opponents, leaving them disoriented while enhancing the monk's own capabilities. Furthermore, using Instant Sobriety on an intoxicated enemy unleashes a devastating attack inflicting both physical and mental damage.

Swarmkeeper Ranger: Harnessing the power of nature, the Swarmkeeper Ranger commands swarms of creatures as allies. These swarms provide protection and aid in teleportation. In combat, they can deploy three distinct swarm types: electric jellyfish clusters, blinding moth clouds, and stinging bee legions that can knock back enemies failing a strength check by 4.5 meters.