Summary
Larian Studios finally confirmed whenBaldur’s Gate 3’s highly-anticipated Patch 7 will drop and while it’s still a few months away,it’s bringing a major feature to the game. After the developer announced that it had officially wrapped up development on its sprawlingDungeons & DragonsRPG, many fans questioned whether any additional content would be provided forTav and their party of adventurers. While Larian may not be working on any DLC or expansions, the studio is instead allowing players to build their own creations thanks to official mod support.
Posted to X (formerly Twitter),Larian Studiosannounced thatPatch 7 is currently slated to arrive in September 2023but some lucky players will be able to experience the update sooner than the rest of the community.
The patch, which is largely focused on implementing mod support,will host a closed alpha build in starting from today, June 3, and then a round of closed beta testing in July. The alpha is an invitation-only affair and will almost exclusively feature active mod creators while the beta will be open for 1,000 lucky applicants.
How To Install (& Use) Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager
The Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager can be intimidating to use, but it can installed easily if players follow the recommended steps and tips.
What Will Mod Support Look Like In Baldur’s Gate 3?
It’s About To Become Much Easier To Create Mods
When it comes toBaldur’s Gate 3, mods aren’t exactly new. The community has been actively creating custom content for the RPG sinceit launched into early access in 2020butthe introduction of official mod support will make the process of building, sharing, and installing mods significantly easier. Larian Studios has reassured the community that the introduction of mod support will ensure the game’s long-term compatibility with user-generated content and willstreamline the process of implementing said creations.
In a nutshell,mods designed using the official support option should alway work within the parameters ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s current build, meaning future patches and updates, no matter how small, won’t break the experience. This only applies to mods built under Larian’s support, so brace for an influx of creations being ported over toensure they continue to work in the future. The developer is using mod.io, a hosting platform that allows for moderation and curation.
Easily the best part ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 is the fact thatmods will also be playable on console, meaning users on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can finally access custom content. PC may be the first platform to gain access to mod support but once the dust has settled on that launch it will be brought over to consoles. Mark those calendars, September is looking like a great month for RPG fans!
