Baldur's Gate 3 Reveals Impressive Mod Stats

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Players downloaded 22 million mods for Baldur's Gate 3 since the official mod toolkit's release, with 1.7 million downloaded within 24 hours of its console debut.
Over 2,000 mods made by 768 authors have added new content using the toolkit, reflecting a vibrant modding community.
Larian Studios promises more mods for consoles, supporting creativity on all platforms.

Larian Studios has revealed that players have downloaded 22 million mods since the release of the official Baldur’s Gate 3 mod toolkit. This milestone is particularly noteworthy given that mods have only recently become available for consoles and Mac, highlighting the excitement of Baldur's Gate 3 fans across all platforms.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly praised role-playing game created by Larian Studios, set in the Forgotten Realms universe. The game captures the essence of Dungeons and Dragons by giving players a lot of freedom in combat and story choices. Players can either create their own custom characters or pick from pre-made ones, each with their own unique backstories and evolving relationships throughout the game. Baldur's Gate 3 also has a vibrant community that’s thriving more than ever because of the recent addition of an official mod toolkit.

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By John Bonelli

One of the most impressive figures shared by Larian Studios is the quick adoption of mods for Baldur's Gate 3 on consoles. In just 24 hours after Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 7 launched on consoles, more than 1.7 million mods were downloaded. This shows there’s a strong interest in modding among console players, even though they’re often seen as less involved in that scene due to platform limitations.

22 Million Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods Were Downloaded Since the Mod Toolkit Was Released

Additionally, more than 2,000 mods have been created using the official mod toolkit introduced in Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 7. This toolkit has enabled 768 different mod authors to add to the game’s content, creating everything from new weapons and spells to custom classes and appearance options. More than 40% of Baldur's Gate 3’s active players are now using mods, highlighting how important the modding community has become to the game.

In response to players' questions on social media, Larian Studios reassured the community that more mods will be coming to consoles soon. While not every Baldur’s Gate 3 mod on PC can be adapted for consoles or Mac, there are already over 70 mods available for these platforms, with more on the way. This ongoing support for console modding shows Larian’s dedication to encouraging creativity across all gaming platforms.

The launch of the Baldur's Gate 3 modding toolkit has created new opportunities for fans. Some of the most popular mods improve character customization, enhance the game’s user interface, and even let players have larger parties than the usual four characters. With Larian Studios backing modding efforts, the community continues to discover innovative ways to expand what Baldur’s Gate 3 has to offer.

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Released: August 3, 2023
ESRB: M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s): Larian Studios
Publisher(s): Larian Studios
Engine: Divinity 4.0
Multiplayer: Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play: Full cross-platform play.