Big Patch 7 for Baldur’s Gate 3 has entered the testing phase. This announcement did not escape the attention of the creators of The Witcher 3

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Almost a year has passed since the release of the full version of Baldur’s Gate 3. More and more creative players have been creating their own modifications to this successful RPG for a long time – either improving the gameplay experience or introducing new content, although there is no official support for this type of project. By the creators. But that will change soon, as we have known for several weeks Baldur’s Gate 3 – Follow the path Divinity: Original Sin 2 -You will receive official editing tools.

Patch 7 – Start the test

Larian Studios supports mods and provides fans with tools to make it easier to create and download them It will be part of the massive Update 7, which is scheduled to be released in September. However, for everything to go well, creative people Baldur’s Gate 3 They first want to collect opinions on elements of this update, so those interested can test it in advance.

1. The first phase of the seventh patch test has already begun. Selected mod authors are given access to “alpha” so they can familiarize themselves with official modding tools.
2. Registration for the closed beta of this update will start in July – about 1,000 people will participate in these tests, Who will try the mods created during “alpha” on PC.

Let’s note that official support for mods is not the only new thing that Larian Studio is working on. Do Baldur’s Gate 3 There will also be a photo mode, cross-play, more “bad endings,” and more. You can learn more about the future of this RPG here.

Geralt has mod support in BG3

Larian Studios makes life easier not only for modders, but also for casual players. Is that Baldur’s Gate 3 It receives official support for the mod, which means that Fan projects monitored by the game’s creators will be fully compatible with the game. So you don’t have to worry that the installed files will cause major problems with the stability of the game, for example after Larian Studio releases a patch.

Most importantly, not only PC players will be able to enjoy creative mods that add variety Baldur’s Gate 3.

1. Mods will only be officially supported through the Mod.io website. Although the projects will initially be installed by PC owners only, console players (PlayStation 5 and XSX/S) will also be able to access them after some time.
2. However, you will only be able to create mods using official tools on PC due to limitations in their design.

Larian Studios will provide fans with the proprietary development tools it used in the creation Baldur’s Gate 3To make the new modifications the best they can be. The so-called toolkit will provide access to a special editor that allows, among other things, the ease of replacing existing in-game textures and models with your own, or the ability to easily upload created levels.

If you want to learn more about exactly how to create and install mods Baldur’s Gate 3 After the seventh patch is released, I will bring you back for this message.

Are you happy with the upcoming changes? Our original studio, CD Projekt Red, has already expressed its satisfaction with the information regarding support for the official mod on the third “Baldur” – after all, The Witcher 3 received it recently.

1. Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam