The new integrated mod manager for Baldur’s Gate 3 has been highly successful, with over 5.4 million downloads in just four days. Using the unlocked version of the official modding tool released by Larian Studios, a modder has created new areas for players to explore. The user has been posting screenshots on Reddit under the name katzenBurger, where they post areas such as a castle on the shore and Avernus.
Avernus is an area that is mentioned a huge amount throughout the game for different characters’ storylines, and it was an area that players were desperate to see in-game. Avernus is the first layer of hell in the Dungeons and Dragons multiverse, but unfortunately won’t ever be seen officially in Baldur’s Gate 3.
This isn’t a surprise to many fans, as Larian Studios confirmed a while ago that they are not working on any expansions for Baldur’s Gate 3 or any follow-up game. As a result, the modding tool has been implemented to give players a new playground to have fun. The modding tool was added on September 9. Still, players have found a way to use an ‘unlocked’ version of the modding tool created by Larian Studios, which is exactly what is allowing katzenBurger to create new maps and locations for the game.
A video of the castle area and Avernus has been uploaded to YouTube, showcasing some of the area and detailing it. According to KatzenBurger, using the mod tool to make maps is incredibly easy, as it opens it up to other players trying to create their maps, too.
Console players will now be able to enjoy the mods that are made using the Baldur’s Gate 3 Toolkit exclusively. Still, for those made using the “unlocked” tool, it means that the console players won’t be able to access them unless Larian decides to unlock the toolkit fully. However, it’s unlikely that will be happening, as CEO Swen Vincke said in March that wouldn’t be happening. Still, depending on how successful these mods are once they are full released, it could be a game changer for Larian Studios.
The toolkit was released as part of Patch 7 for Baldur’s Gate 3, which was claimed to be the final update for the game. However, Larian Studios has confirmed that it isn’t the final update but doesn’t want to talk about what is yet to come in future updates. However, the most recent update provided a lot of new variations, adding new Legendary Actions, 13 new cinematics for your evil playthrough, and Honor Mode improvements.
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