So, big news for all you Baldur’s Gate 3 fans out there – Larian Studios just dropped a bombshell. Official mod support? Yep, it’s on the horizon. And guess what? It’s gonna be cross-platform, even on consoles. That’s right, no more PC exclusivity.
Michael Douse, the big shot over at Larian Studios, spilled the beans on X (you know, the artist formerly known as Twitter). He mentioned they’re deep into making this dream a reality. Usually, they keep mum until things are pretty much ready to roll. But hey, they’re breaking their silence early this time. Mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 have been a PC-only party till now, courtesy of sites like Nexus Mods.
“We’re not ones to gossip, but…” That’s the vibe I’m getting. They’re crafting a solid cross-platform plan for mod support, aiming for a release later this year. They adore the modding community and are all about giving them the support they deserve. “It’s on its way,” they promise.
But here’s the kicker – Douse’s words left us hanging a bit. Will we see the whole mod support shebang this year, or just the announcement of their grand plan? GameSpot’s trying to get the lowdown from Larian for some clarity.
In a follow-up, Douse admits there’s still a mountain of work ahead. Testing is a must, and yeah, he gets how frustrating it is when updates mess with your mods. To tackle future headaches, Larian’s community team is gearing up to collaborate closely with modders.
Over on the game’s official Discord, a community strategist known as WombatMedic shared some insider info. They’re in cahoots with platform bigwigs to create a seamless mod-sharing pipeline. This isn’t just about any mods – we’re talking classes, UI tweaks, customization options, spells, and even game mechanics. The next major patch, though still a ways off, will mark the beginning of this modding adventure.
WombatMedic also touched on a sore spot – how game updates tend to wreak havoc on mods. It’s a bummer, and they’re fully aware of it. “We’re on it,” they assure us.
Let’s rewind a bit. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 6, which dropped on February 16, wasn’t just another update. It upped the ante with better kissing animations (because, priorities), smarter ways to bid farewell to party members, and some fresh idle animations to keep things interesting. And let’s not forget, Baldur’s Gate 3 snagged the Game of the Year award at the 27th annual DICE Awards. Not too shabby, Larian, not too shabby at all.
