Greetings! You look fantastic—perhaps you’ve changed your hairstyle or reinvented yourself to resemble a fish?
If your mods are anything to go by, the answer is a resounding yes! It’s been less than a month since Patch 7 was released on PC, which includes our official modding tools, and you’ve already uploaded over 1,000 mods which have achieved over 15 million downloads!
We’ve seen you ignite your dice with fiery effects, lighten your gold load, and extend the party limit from four to sixteen—because who needs personal space, right?
Now, console and Mac users can finally join in the fun, as Patch 7 starts rolling out to these platforms today. Continue reading to discover how to start your modded adventure, along with a glimpse at some popular mods ready for you.
Today’s update also introduces Hotfix #26 and Hotfix #27 for all platforms. For the full patch notes, direct your gaze over here. Additionally, more updates are expected in the near future, such as crossplay and a photo mode for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Celebrating the ensuing delightful chaos is best done with an animated short crafted in collaboration with Spud Gun Studios, the geniuses behind “Mashed.” Our heroic characters are tackling the newest adversary in Baldur’s Gate: Mods!
Space hamsters are outdated. Now, it’s the rabbits you need to watch out for.
Patch 7 & Modding Insights
Interested in exploring the latest patch notes or diving into modding?
Check out the links below!
Curious about starting a modded game and wondering what to expect? Whether you’re on console, Mac, or PC, this guide is for you!
Enhancing your quest in Baldur’s Gate with some community-made flair awaits!
Although the Baldur’s Gate 3 Toolkit for creating mods is exclusive to PC, numerous player-generated mods are now accessible on console and Mac!
Only those mods created and uploaded via the Baldur’s Gate 3 Toolkit, having passed internal evaluations, can be made available on console and Mac through the in-game mod browser.
Technical constraints on certain platforms mean that some PC mods might not be accessible on Mac or console. Each mod requested for these platforms undergoes testing to determine compatibility.
Mod creators can suggest re-distributing their mods to console and Mac during the upload. Our Community Team ensures the mod adheres to our modding guidelines, before dispatching mods for internal verification focused on functionality, usability, and stability.
Once approved, the mods are published on these platforms!
Indeed! At present, 69 mods have completed internal testing, with more additions in the pipeline. The process for making mods available on non-PC platforms is continually assessed and may evolve to include further capabilities. Mods validated for both Mac and console will be launched incrementally, so keep an eye on your in-game mod browser to catch new additions.
Note: Not every PC mod will be ported to consoles or Mac. We kindly ask that you avoid extending an existing mod or transferring another creator’s mods to make them accessible via the in-game mod manager.
Respect the efforts of mod creators who dedicate their time and skills to their works, whether uploaded through our Toolkit or external sites.
Learn more about which mods may be available for console and Mac by clicking here!
Discovering Mods In-Game
- Browse mods through the Mod Manager accessible when starting the game!
- Utilize filters on the Browse tab to explore a variety of mods.
- Carefully review the mod description. Additional steps may be necessary for proper mod functionality, such as installing an extra mod or tweaking in-game settings.
- Click the download button to install a mod, then await its completion.
Managing Your Mods
- Access the Installed tab to view your loaded mods.
- Enable or disable mods by selecting the box beside each mod.
- Be aware that disabling certain mods may impact existing saves, which is important to remember when adding mods!
Syncing Mods
To load a modded savegame or enable multiplayer with mods, ensure compatible versions are installed.
Enter the Verification Window! This tool offers all the necessary details and options to synchronize the mods you have installed with the savegame or multiplayer session you’re joining.
This verification occurs when loading saves from the main menu or joining a multiplayer session via direct connection, through the lobby, or a server.
Support Guide: How to enable Direct Connections.
If the Verification Window appears, you might see several options, which are explained below.
Cross-Saves and Patch 7
With Patch 7 now available for Mac and console, cross-saves are once again operational. If you have PC saves incorporating approved mods, these should function on other platforms, prompting you to download those mods when you access the cross-save.
If you’ve used mods on PC that haven’t been approved for console, cross-saves employing these mods can’t be loaded on the console.
Platform Achievements
Keep in mind that achievements are automatically disabled when using mods—so consider this if you’re aiming to complete your Baldur’s Gate 3 achievements!
Troubleshooting Mods
Downloading and playing with modded files alters game functionality, potentially causing conflicts.
While console mods undergo basic stability checks, they are community creations, and game updates, dependencies, or mod conflicts can affect mod function.
Playing a modded save may result in:
- Failing to load beyond a certain percentage.
- Launch crashes.
- UI issues, such as missing or overlapping menus.
- Shader issues, like missing textures or makeup.
- Avatar visibility problems during Character Creation.
If encountering issues with mods, our support team benefits from determining if the trouble lies within the base game or a mod. This understanding aids in providing better official game support. However, we cannot directly resolve community-created mod issues.
Reporting Supported Mods: If a mod breaches our guidelines, report it via the mod listing’s report feature.
Try these suggestions:
- In your in-game Mod Manager, disable your installed mods. If the problem vanishes, it’s likely related to a mod.
- If the issue persists without mods, the base game may be the problem; report it to our support using the designated report form.
Note: Using third-party mods on PC means uninstalling and reinstalling won’t eliminate all mod files. Follow guidelines to fully remove third-party mods!
Patch 7 arrives on consoles with over 60 community-made mods ready for download, and here are some favourites to get you started.
Adjustable Party Limit by PixellBytes
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
A popular choice, this mod by PixellBytes ensures no companions are left behind during your adventures!
It equips players with spells to modify companion numbers, enabling parties of up to 15 additional members, supported in Multiplayer as long as mods are synced.
ImpUI (ImprovedUI) by Djmr
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
Djmr’s ImpUI supports UI mods and acts as a base for Character Creation screen layout tweaks, a staple for users revisiting character appearance!
The ‘Chin’ feature here aligns with the Kay’s Hair Extensions mod, incorporating ImpUI.
When another mod is required for functionality, it is known as a dependency, visible in the listing and typically auto-downloaded and enabled with dependent mods.
FaerunColors by TechRoot
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
TechRoot’s mod features over 80 dyes to emulate Faerun domain symbols, letting you modify your clothing palette, with items locatable in the camp chest!
Faces of Faerun by Aloija
Available on: PC
Dependency Mod Required: ImpUI (ImprovedUI)
If you fancy non-vanilla styles, Aloija’s mod might be for you!
This adds various character creation heads using the previously mentioned ImpUI, enabling full customisation of the available heads.
Kay’s Hair Extensions by perseidipity
Available on: PC
Dependency Mod Required: ImpUI (ImprovedUI)
If Gale’s hairstyle needs more volume, Kay’s Hair Extensions might be the solution! This mod includes various hair pieces derived from existing styles, allowing unique mix-and-match styles.
UnlockLevelCurve by Dustbag
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
Want to explore further levels through multiclassing? Dustbag’s UnlockLevelCurve lets you progress from level 13-20, adding more resources, spell slots, and class features!
All Camp Clothes and Dyes by KatLix
Available on: PC
Unleash your fashion enthusiasm with KatLix’s mod offering all camp attire, origin wear, underwear, shoes, dyes, and removers in camp.
Weightless Gold by Curious_George
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
If gold was adding weight to your journeys, this mod adjusts its weight to 0 for swift movement across the Sword Coast!
Want to accelerate further? Weightless Consumables by Belinn offers a similar mod that eliminates weight for multiple consumables.
Leicarna’s Piercings: Crystals by Leicarna
Available on: PC
Leicarna’s mod embellishes all non-dragonborn races with glamorous ear piercings in four sets with multiple color variations during Character Creation.
Better Inventory UI by Caites
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
Dependency Mod Required: ImpUI (ImprovedUI)
This mod by Caites enhances inventory management with distinguishing icons for books, throwables, drinks, alchemy components, and more.
An accompanying add-on provides additional inventory icons for items like food, dyes, potions, arrows, and narrative-related objects!
Stepping into modding and feeling dwarfed yet eager to give Astarion a beard? We’ve got a video guide with top starter mods on the newly launched Larian: Channel From Hell, featuring exclusive insights, developer chats, and regular doses of mayhem: https://youtu.be/DQYMwztczUs
