Baldur's Gate 3 Players Unlock Map and Adventure Editor After Larian Didn't Provide One
Players figured out how to remove the locks on the official modding tools for Baldur's Gate 3. This gave them access to the map and adventure editor.
Last week, the big Patch 7 for Baldur's Gate III was released. One of the biggest new features of the update was the addition of official support for mods. Unfortunately, its scale turned out to be disappointingly modest. The tools only allow for modifying smaller elements of the game and you cannot use them to create new locations and adventures. Larian Studio explains that they don't have the manpower to provide adequate technical support for more advanced modding features.
One fan, who goes by the nickname Siegfre, deemed the situation unacceptable and declared that if the game developers refuse to provide an adventure and map editor, he will do it himself.
It turns out that Larian, in support of mods, released a slightly modified version of the same tools used to build the game itself, only blocking some functions. Siegfre discovered a method to remove these restrictions, leading to the creation of the BG3 Toolkit Unlocked modification.
After installing this mod, the possibilities offered by the official tools are significantly expanded. We gain access to, among other things, an editor that allows for creating new adventures and maps, as well as modifying save files.
The appearance of the mod BG3 Toolkit Unlocked brings joy. The lack of ability to create your own quests and locations would severely undercut the long-term development prospects of Baldur's Gate 3. Now, more ambitious fans will be able to develop their own adventures and campaigns, and the game has the potential to become what Neverwinter Nights did for the modding community two decades ago. Also, Larian Studios is no longer obligated to provide technical support due to the unofficial unlocking of the editor.
In conclusion, it's worth noting that the situation of mods in AAA games has significantly improved recently. Over the last decade, support for fan projects has become increasingly rare among big hits. This year, powerful modding tools were added not only to BG3, but also to Starfield, Doom Eternal, and The Witcher 3.
