Hundreds of Thousands of BG3 Mods Added in New Update

Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7: A Million Mods and Counting

The release of Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 has ignited a modding frenzy. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reported over one million mod installations within 24 hours of the patch's September 5th launch. This figure was quickly surpassed, with mod.io founder Scott Reismanis announcing over three million installs and counting.

This explosive growth is fueled by Patch 7's inclusion of Larian's official Mod Manager, simplifying mod installation and management within the game. The separate Steam-based modding toolkit, utilizing Larian's Osiris scripting language, empowers modders to craft custom content, including scripts and basic debugging, with direct publishing capabilities.

Larian's Commitment to Modding

While Larian initially held back full access to its development tools, a community-created "BG3 Toolkit Unlocked" now offers a level editor and reactivates previously disabled features. Vincke confirmed Larian's active development of cross-platform modding, acknowledging the complexity of implementing this feature across PC and consoles. The PC version will lead the way, with console support following after thorough testing and submission processes.

Beyond Modding: Enhanced Gameplay

Patch 7 isn't solely focused on modding; it also delivers significant improvements to the core game. Players can enjoy refined UI elements, fresh animations, expanded dialogue options, and numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements, including improvements to split-screen functionality and the addition of new evil endings. Future updates from Larian are anticipated, promising further developments in cross-platform modding and other game enhancements.