Last week, Baldur’s Gate 3 had some buzz with its Patch 8 stress test, sparking quite the reaction. The full patch isn’t even out yet, but a creative soul used the new photo mode to craft an amusing bear-themed spin on the classic distracted boyfriend meme. You know the one I’m talking about, right?
Larian Studios gave us a glimpse of what’s to come with Patch 8—highlighting the addition of a photo mode that launched alongside crossplay and twelve fresh subclasses. The team seemed particularly keen on feedback for crossplay during this test, although a few PS5 users accidentally received a slightly glitchy version of the patch prematurely.
Naturally, the memes took center stage. “Thank you, Larian Studios, for giving me unlimited power,” announced Reddit user CyberneticDiabetic in a post that showcased their creation with the new photo mode.
They humorously depicted everyone’s charming rogue, Astarion, standing beside the ever-so-earnest Shadowheart. Her face painted with disdain, Astarion gazes longingly at a bear—presumably Halsin in his animal guise. Shadowheart’s eye roll likely stems from her own desire to, let’s say, conquer that particular endeavor.
This meme made its way to Twitter, catching enough attention to be retweeted by Larian itself, securing its spot in game lore. Regardless of what’s happening with character development in your gameplay, at some point, our vampire elf friend fantasizes about impersonating Goldilocks with a bear, which probably doesn’t sit well with Shadowheart’s uppity attitude.
Chances are this develops while you’re knee-deep in trying to keep Lae’zel from unleashing her fury, or when you’re escorting Minthara to a carnival.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s photo mode is shaping up to be a treasure trove for hijinks, as evidenced by streamer Luality’s creation of a Renaissance-style scene that Twitter commentators humorously suggested could use some nude mods.
If you missed the chance to join the test, worry not—there’s plenty to keep you entertained until Patch 8 officially drops. You might want to dive into a newly released teaser level from a Warcraft-themed BG3 custom campaign mod; it’s bound to keep you engaged.
