Why hello there! You’re looking fantastic. Have you revamped your hairstyle or transformed your visage to resemble a fish?
Judging by your modifications, the answer appears to be both and more. It hasn’t even been a month since the release of Patch 7 on PC, complete with our official modding toolkit, and you’ve already uploaded more than 1,000 mods with over 15 million downloads!
We’ve witnessed you adding flames and iridescent pearls to your dice, alleviating the burden of gold in your packs, and expanding your party size from 4 to 16 – because who needs personal space, right?
Now, those of you on console and Mac can join the fun, as Patch 7 starts rolling out to these platforms today. Keep reading to discover how to embark on your modded adventure and explore some of the most popular mods waiting for you.
Today’s update also brings Hotfix #26 and Hotfix #27 to all platforms. For the complete patch notes, direct your gaze here. But this isn’t our final update; look forward to crossplay and a photo mode for Baldur’s Gate 3 in future updates.
What better way to celebrate the impending chaos than with another animated short created in collaboration with Spud Gun Studios, the geniuses behind Mashed. This time, our valiant heroes are up against the latest menace to Baldur’s Gate: Mods!
Giant space hamsters? Old news. Now, it’s rabbits you need to worry about.
Patch 7 & Modding Information
Interested in revisiting the latest patch notes or giving modding a try?
Check out the links below!
If you’re considering starting a modded run and want to know what lies ahead, whether you’re on console, Mac, or PC, then this guide is for you!
So, you want to enrich your journey to Baldur’s Gate with some community-created magic?
While the Baldur’s Gate 3 Toolkit used to create mods is only available on PC, a broad selection of player-made mods are now accessible on console and Mac!
Only mods created with the Baldur’s Gate 3 Toolkit and passed internal testing qualify for release on the console and Mac in-game mod browser.
Technical constraints on certain platforms mean some PC mods will not be available for Mac or console. Our team tests all requested mods to ascertain their compatibility.
Mod Authors can indicate their preference for their mods to be available on console and Mac during the upload process. Our Community Team will verify adherence to our modding guidelines, before submitting batches of mods for internal checks to assess functionality, usability, and stability.
If all is well, the mods will be made available on these platforms!
Absolutely! We currently have 69 mods that have successfully passed internal testing, and more will be added over time. Making mods available on platforms besides PC is an ongoing process that could include additional functionalities in the future. Successfully tested mods ready for both Mac and console will be released in batches, so keep an eye on your in-game mod browser for updates.
Note: Not all PC mods will transition to consoles or Mac. We kindly request not to build upon an existing mod or port another author’s mods to make them available in the in-game mod manager.
Mod authors put considerable effort into creating their mods, whether through our Toolkit or third-party sites. Please respect their time and work!
For more details on console and Mac mods, please click here!
Browsing Mods In-Game
- Discover mods by visiting the in-game Mod Manager when you start the game!
- In the Browse tab, use filters to explore various mods.
- Carefully read the mod Description. You may need additional steps for the mod to work correctly, like downloading another mod or adjusting in-game settings.
- Hit the download button to install a mod, wait for it to download, and get ready to play!
Managing Your Mods
- Go to the Installed tab to view your installed mods.
- Enable or disable mods by checking the box to the right of the mod.
- Disabling some mods might affect your existing saves, so keep this in mind when installing mods!
Synchronizing Mods
Whether you’re loading a modded savegame or planning to play Multiplayer with mods enabled, you’ll need the same version of mods installed.
Meet the Verification Window! This window provides you with all the information and options to synchronize your current mods with the savegame or multiplayer session you’re trying to join.
When loading a savegame from the main menu or joining a Multiplayer session through direct connect from the lobby or by selecting a server, this window appears.
Support Guide: How to enable Direct Connections.
Once the Verification Window is shown, you may see various options detailed in the table below.
Cross-saves and Patch 7
With Patch 7 now rolling out to Mac and console players, cross-saves will once again be functional. If you have PC saves that include approved mods, these should now work on your platform, and you will be prompted to download these mods when you try to use a cross-save on another platform.
If you’ve been playing with mods on PC that were not approved for console, those cross-saves cannot be loaded on the console.
Platform-based Achievements
Achievements are automatically disabled when using mods, so keep this in mind if you’re planning on completing your Baldur’s Gate 3 achievements!
Troubleshooting Mods
When you download and play with files that modify your game, you alter the way your game behaves, which can create conflicts with the game’s design.
While console mods undergo basic stability testing, they are community-made, and changes to the game, such as new updates or mods with certain dependencies or conflicts, can impact their functionality.
Playing with a modded save may sometimes lead to issues like:
- Failure to load past a certain percentage when starting a save
- Crashing on launch
- UI issues, including missing options or overlapping menus
- Shader issues, including missing makeup or face textures
- A sea of naked avatars during Character Creation
If you encounter an issue while using mods, you can help our support team by identifying whether the problem is with the game or a mod you’ve installed. Understanding the difference allows us to provide better official game support. However, we cannot directly manage or fix any community-created mods.
Reporting Supported Mods: If you see a mod violating our guidelines, report it using the reporting functionality on the mod listing.
Try these steps:
- Go to the in-game Mod Manager and uncheck your installed mods. With the mods disabled, see if the issue persists.
- If the issue no longer persists and seems related to a specific mod, reach out to the mod author and leave a comment on the mod listing explaining the issue you’re experiencing.
- If the issue persists without the mod installed and you believe it’s with the base game, report it to our support team using this report form.
Note: If you’re using third-party mods on PC, uninstalling and reinstalling the game will not remove all mod files. Please follow the steps outlined here to remove third-party mods!
Patch 7 comes to console with more than 60 community-created mods ready for download! Here are some of our favorites to get you started.
Adjustable Party Limit by PixellBytes
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
A favorite for many, this mod by PixellBytes allows you to leave no companion behind as you journey through the Sword Coast!
By adding spells that let you adjust the number of companions in your party, you now have the opportunity to bring along up to 15 other party members. This mod also works in Multiplayer, but make sure everyone has the same mods loaded!
ImpUI (ImprovedUI) by Djmr
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
Djmr’s ImpUI supports UI mods and serves as a dependency for layout tweaks to the Character Creation screen, making it a great addition if you’d like to experiment with your character’s look!
The ‘Chin’ category here is used by the Kay’s Hair Extensions mod, with ImpUI.
Mods needed to make another work are called dependencies. These can be seen in the mod listing and should be automatically downloaded and enabled when you download a mod requiring them.
FaerunColors by TechRoot
Available on: PC, Mac, and Console
Complete with over 80 dyes representing Deities and iconic figures from Faerun, TechRoot’s mod allows you to change the color of your favorite garments with a variety of dyes found in your camp chest!
Faces of Faerun by Aloija
Available on: PC
Dependency Mod Required: ImpUI (ImprovedUI)
If vanilla isn’t your flavor, then Aloija’s mod might be perfect for you!
This mod adds a range of alternative heads for Character Creation and uses ImpUI, mentioned earlier, to let you access and customize the available heads.
