BG3's Patch 7 Brings In Over A Million Mods Shortly After Rollout

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. Within 24 hours of its September 5th launch, over one million mods were installed, according to Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. This figure has since exploded, surpassing three million installs according to mod.io founder Scott Reismanis. Vincke himself described the modding community's response as "pretty big."

This surge in mod usage is fueled by Patch 7's introduction of Larian's official Mod Manager, a built-in tool simplifying mod installation and management. The update also includes new evil endings, enhanced split-screen, and numerous bug fixes and performance improvements.

Existing modding tools, accessible via Steam, utilize Larian's Osiris scripting language, allowing for custom story creation, script loading, and basic debugging. Mods can be directly published from this toolkit.

Cross-Platform Modding on the Horizon

Larian is actively developing cross-platform modding support, though Vincke acknowledges the complexity of implementing this across PC and consoles. The PC version will receive this functionality first, with console support following after a period of testing and certification. This phased rollout allows Larian to address any issues before a wider release.

A community-created "BG3 Toolkit Unlocked" on Nexus Mods, meanwhile, has expanded modding capabilities even further, including a level editor and reactivating previously restricted features within Larian's editor. This demonstrates the community's proactive engagement with the game's development tools.

With further updates planned, Larian's commitment to modding and the enthusiastic community response ensure a vibrant future for Baldur's Gate 3's modding scene.