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

Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 has seen an explosive surge in mod usage following the release of Patch 7. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with an incredible number of mods downloaded in a remarkably short time.

Larian CEO Swen Vincke tweeted that over one million mods were installed within 24 hours of Patch 7's September 5th launch. This was further amplified by Scott Reismanis, founder of ModDB and mod.io, who reported that the install count has since surpassed three million and is rapidly climbing. "Modding is pretty big," Vincke stated, underscoring the success of the update.

Patch 7 itself introduced significant additions, including new evil endings, enhanced split-screen functionality, and the highly anticipated official Larian Mod Manager. This integrated tool simplifies mod browsing, installation, and management directly within the game.

The existing modding tools, accessible via Steam, empower creators to build custom narratives using Larian's Osiris scripting language. Modders can also incorporate custom scripts, perform basic debugging, and directly publish their creations from the toolkit. Initially cautious about providing complete access to their development tools, Larian has clearly embraced the community's enthusiasm.

Cross-Platform Modding on the Horizon

PC Gamer highlighted a community-created "BG3 Toolkit Unlocked" on Nexus, which reportedly unlocks a full level editor and reactivates previously disabled features within Larian's editor. While Larian has previously stated its focus on game development rather than tool creation, the studio is actively pursuing cross-platform modding capabilities. Vincke acknowledged the complexity of this undertaking, given the need for compatibility across PC and consoles. The plan is to begin with PC support, followed by console implementation after addressing any potential issues.

Beyond modding, Patch 7 delivers a refined gaming experience with improved UI, new animations, expanded dialogue options, and numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. With further updates planned, Larian's commitment to supporting the thriving BG3 modding community is evident.