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

Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 7 has arrived, and the player response has been explosive, especially regarding the sheer volume of mods.

BG3 Modding: A Phenomenal Success

Over 3 Million Mod Installs Reported

Following the September 5th release of Patch 7, the modding community exploded. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke tweeted that over one million mods were installed within 24 hours, declaring modding "pretty big." This was quickly surpassed; mod.io founder Scott Reismanis reported over 3 million installs and counting.

Patch 7 introduced significant new content, including evil endings, improved split-screen, and Larian's own Mod Manager. This integrated tool simplifies browsing, installing, and managing mods directly within the game.

The existing modding tools, accessible via Steam, empower creators to build custom stories using Larian's Osiris scripting language. Modders can incorporate custom scripts, perform basic debugging, and publish directly from the toolkit.

Cross-Platform Modding on the Horizon

PC Gamer highlighted a community-created "BG3 Toolkit Unlocked" (by modder Siegfre on Nexus) which unlocks a full level editor and reactivates previously restricted editor features. Larian initially limited access to development tools, with Vincke stating, "We are a game development company, we're not a tools company." While acknowledging player creativity, they weren't initially prepared to fully support all development tools for public use.

Larian is actively developing cross-platform modding support, acknowledging the complexity of making it work seamlessly across PC and consoles. Vincke confirmed PC support will launch first, with console support following after addressing potential issues. This staggered rollout allows for thorough testing and avoids console submission process delays.

Beyond modding, Patch 7 boasts numerous improvements: refined UI, new animations, expanded dialogue options, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. With further updates planned, we can anticipate more news on Larian's cross-platform modding ambitions.