With the arrival of Patch 8, players can finally capture the full beauty of Faerun and its inhabitants using Baldur's Gate 3's photo mode. This extensive feature allows players to select poses, add effects, and adjust camera settings while also decorating their images with borders and stickers.
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Thanks to the inclusion of an impressive number of features and given the game's scope, there are many uses for BG3's photo mode, especially for those who love to get creative and have the camera skills to show off.
7 Snap Photos Of Romantic Couples
Romance Is a Big Part Of Baldur's Gate 3
With poses for kissing and the like now available in photo mode, and romance being a large part of the game, players can now capture memories of their favorite BG3 couples. As there are only a few scenes where characters kiss, this gives players more chances to see romance.
As photo mode can be used in any location, players will be able to snap romantic moments in front of the game's most beautiful scenery and from any point in the game. There are a variety of kissing poses, a blowing kiss animation, and even a pose for proposals. On top of this, there are heart stickers and fitting borders for these moments of budding love.
6 See Companions Like Never Before Thanks To Poses
For Example, You Could Make Lae'zel Smile
Previously, in Baldur's Gate 3, players could only see characters using preselected animations and expressions. Typically, they stayed in character. However, with tonnes of funny poses and expressions included in the new photo mode for BG3, players can now see their favorite companions completely out of character.
For example, Lae'zel could be made to jump for joy, while Gale flexes his muscles, and Minthara dances. There's a lot of fun to be had here, and players can get truly creative. Stickers, which include emotes, could also help with this.
5 Make Memes
Recreate Classics Or Use Poses & Expressions To Create New Ones
Thanks to a slew of poses and expressions, players can get creative and make memes using BG3's photo mode. They can either recreate classic meme templates, such as a distracted boyfriend in the street, or they could attempt to make their own templates using the game's lovable companions.
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Other ideas for fun memes to recreate could include a mother ignoring her drowning child, a girl smiling in the wake of a disaster, and a sad Pablo Escobar waiting.
4 Create Memories With Friends In Co-op
Look Back On Your Co-op Campaigns In Faerun Years Later
Baldur's Gate 3 is arguably at its best when played with friends in co-op, something that is even more accessible now with crossplay fully implemented. With photo mode, players can now capture memories with their friends, which they can look back on for years to come.
Each member of the party can be moved around and given custom poses, allowing for a wide variety of compositions. As this will all be managed by one player, it could also be great for those without the creativity or patience to let their friend find that magical angle.
3 Take Photos Of Scenery Without NPCs In The Way
Previously Unseen Angles Are Possible Now Too
Thanks to the addition of photo mode with Patch 8 for BG3, players can now capture the true beauty of Faerun from any angle they like. In the settings, they can also hide NPCs and party members to only get shots of magical landscapes or impressive architecture.
Beautiful areas to capture photos of include the Emerald Grove, the Astral Plane, Rosymorn Monastery, and, of course, many locations within the city of Baldur's Gate itself. Players can toy around with camera settings such as focus and experiment with the lighting to create the perfect shots.
2 Capture Moments Of Celebration, Such As The Emerald Grove Party
There's Also The Reunion At The End Of The Game
There are many moments of celebration in Baldur's Gate 3, including actual parties such as the one at the Emerald Grove and another at the end of the game. There are also moments where characters complete arcs, and even big boss battle victories can be worthy of celebration.
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With photo mode, players can now capture these joyful feasts or moments of success. For example, after a tough fight, the entire party could take a selfie next to the remains of the boss.
1 Take Portraits To See Your Character Like Never Before
Get Closer & Snap Them From Any Angle
Players can spend hours upon hours in BG3's character creator, and now, thanks to photo mode, they will be able to see their beautifully crafted characters like never before. See them from any angle, as close as possible, and with any expression on their face.
Skilled photographers who understand lighting will be able to snap some truly impressive portraits. There are also plenty of helpful options, such as switching to camp clothes or turning off battle damage, meaning players don't have to mess around with these in-game to achieve the results they want.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- RPG
