Summary
- A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 adds cut content, introducing a new dart weapon.
- The modding community for Baldur's Gate 3 is thriving despite the lack of official tools, with various mods enhancing the gameplay.
- Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3 will introduce official modding tools, promising exciting possibilities for the future of the game.
A brand-new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 has restored a weapon that was previously cut from the game by Larian Studios. In a game as large in scale as Baldur's Gate 3, it's inevitable that some content gets left on the cutting room floor during development, and it's interesting to see some of it see the light of day.
Baldur's Gate 3 already has one of the most active modding scenes of any game. Considering there aren't any official modding tools for the game yet, it's an impressive feat. From improved visuals to new content, there's always something fresh for gamers to download to enhance their Baldur's Gate 3 experience. There was even one Baldur's Gate 3 mod that turned it into a roguelike game, showing how the core gameplay of Larian's title even works in a totally different genre.
The mod, simply titled "Darts," is available on Nexus Mods from user Aetherpoint. It adds in a dart weapon that was originally cut by Larian, allowing players another unique way to engage in ranged combat in Baldur's Gate 3. Aetherpoint has even added an additional returning dart titled D'artagan, putting their own twist on Larian's cut content. While only a small mod, "Darts" is an immersive addition to the world of Baldur's Gate 3, and any PC player should give it a try.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Restores Darts Cut Content
Since Baldur's Gate 3's release last year, players have become fascinated by the pieces of content that were eventually cut from the game. While Larian hasn't been upfront about everything, interviews given by individuals since its launch have given small nuggets of information about things that didn't quite make it into Baldur's Gate 3. It was even revealed that Baldur's Gate 3 almost returned to a classic franchise location, which would have been interesting for series veterans. Although it isn't clear how far along most pieces of cut content were, hopefully, the modding community can restore a lot of it over the coming months and years.
In September, Larian is set to release Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate 3. This is significant for one major reason. Patch 7 is set to finally see the release of official Baldur's Gate 3 modding tools, which will expand the capabilities of what the community is able to create. Frankly, it's amazing that fans have been able to create such fantastic mods without these tools so far, so it'll be exciting to see what comes of their release. Even if Larian is largely done with Baldur's Gate 3, there's no doubt that the modding community will keep it alive for many years to come.
Baldur's Gate 3
- Released
- August 3, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- Metascore
- 96
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
