In a recent update, Michael Douse, the Director of Publishing at Larian Studios, shared exciting news on social media about the future of Baldur's Gate 3. He revealed plans for an extensive, cross-platform mod support strategy expected to roll out later in 2024. This initiative will bring official modding tools to both PC and console gamers, significantly expanding the possibilities for the game's community.
The commitment to mod support has been in the works for some time, as confirmed by a Larian Studios representative on Discord (as reported by IGN). The team aims to facilitate mods that can alter various aspects of the game, including classes, the user interface, customization options, spells, and specific gameplay mechanics. Although the update is still a few months out, its anticipated release in 2024 has fans buzzing with excitement.
We generally don’t talk about things til they’re ready, but as you may have read, we’re making an exception. We’ve been working on a robust, cross-platform plan for mod support to be released later in year. We love our modding community and we want to support them. It’s coming. https://t.co/54GsxNshlQ
— Very AFK (@Cromwelp) February 22, 2024
Currently, Baldur's Gate 3 ranks as the ninth most popular game on Nexus Mods, a leading mod distribution site for PC gaming enthusiasts. With over 5,800 mods available that have amassed more than 106 million downloads, the game stands among giants like The Witcher 3 and Fallout 3 in mod popularity.
The introduction of Larian's official modding tools is poised to significantly empower the modding community. This move follows in the footsteps of other major studios like Bethesda Game Studios and 4A Games, which have previously extended similar support to their titles, enhancing the modding ecosystem for games such as Fallout and Metro: Exodus.
The question now is, have you delved into modding Baldur's Gate 3 yet? With the upcoming support, the possibilities will only grow, inviting both seasoned modders and newcomers to explore the depths of their creativity.
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