1. Active Start After Patch Release
2. Mod Support for Console Players
3. Modding Growth and Player Expectations

Mod support for Baldur’s Gate 3 has seen a rapid surge in popularity following the release of Patch 7, which introduced official modding tools.

Active Start After Patch Release

With the release of Patch 7, the largest update for Baldur’s Gate 3 to date, players received new ending cinematics and numerous bug fixes. However, the most notable feature is the introduction of official mod support, a long-requested addition that allows players to easily create and install mods thanks to a new, dedicated mod management menu, simplifying what was previously a manual and technical process.

Mod Support for Console Players

While mod support is currently restricted to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players are eagerly awaiting October's update, which will allow them to utilize a limited number of mods through official channels. This includes popular mods to improve customization options, like new hairstyles and armor, providing console players similar creative freedom as PC players currently enjoy.

Modding Growth and Player Expectations

Currently, PC players are making full use of the new modding options included in Patch 7 of Baldur’s Gate 3, experimenting with many different modifications. Console players are awaiting the October update, and it is expected that the modding community will continue to grow, adding more content and creativity to the game.

Interest in modding for Baldur’s Gate 3 is growing rapidly, and with the introduction of mod support for console players in October, this feature's popularity is expected to continue increasing.