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The YouTube video discusses the upcoming patch 7 for the game Baldur's Gate 3, which will introduce official mod support, expanded evil endings, bug fixes, stability improvements, and potential crossplay. The patch testing will involve closed alpha and beta stages. The video also highlights features like an in-game photo mode, modding FAQ, and mod.io for managing mods across platforms. The developers aim to make modding accessible for beginners and ensure compatibility and game stability. While there may be limitations to official long-term mod support, the studio encourages player mods and hints at possible future updates, including gun mods. Overall, the video emphasizes the commitment to supporting the modding community and providing guidance for modders.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the upcoming patch 7 for the game. The patch is not expected until September, and it will bring official mod support, expanded evil endings with new music, bug fixes, stability improvements, and potentially crossplay between PC, Xbox, and PlayStation players. Console players will be able to play mods but won’t have access to official modding tools. The official modding toolkit will be more beginner-friendly. The patch testing will be split into a closed Alpha stage, starting on June 3rd, to work with mod authors before opening to a closed beta in July for 1,000 players to test the mods created during the alpha.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses upcoming content such as anniversary surprises from Larian Studios. The development team continues to work on features like an in-game photo mode and crossplay. Larion introduces a new modding FAQ, making it easier for players to create mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 across all platforms. The toolkit will allow for adding weapons, armor, creating classes, designing spells, and more. The toolkit also includes internal development tools released for mod creation and management through the editor, making modding more accessible for beginners. The in-game browser simplifies mod installation and management.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses managing multiplayer and save game files through the verification UI and introduces the features of mod.io. Mod.io provides moderation tools for curating mods for consoles, hosting, and distributing mods, allowing users to subscribe or unsubscribe from mods in-game. Official mod support is highlighted as a way to improve compatibility and game stability, ensuring mods work across platforms. The speaker emphasizes that modding through mod.io will be officially supported, although modding outside of the official pipeline is still possible. The rollout of mod support will begin on PC, with plans to extend to Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in the future. Lastly, popular mod authors are being invited to participate in testing and providing feedback on the new modding environment.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on mod support for PC and console players in Baldur’s Gate 3. PC players have access to the bg3 toolkit to create mods, with a curation process determining which mods will be available for console players. Guidelines are set to ensure compatibility and integrity of the game’s universe. Not all PC mods will be available for consoles, but guidelines are published to help modders understand what content is supported. NSFW mods and heavy scripted modifications may not be officially supported, but can still be distributed through other platforms. The video explains that unsupported mods can be managed through Mod.io toolset but without embedded support for updates or multiplayer syncing. The developers are committed to supporting the modding community comprehensively and are exploring ways to provide guidance for unsupported mods, such as scripting API documentation and internal testing tools for compatibility.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the lack of official long-term support for modding in the game after release due to technical capacity constraints. However, the studio still encourages player mods and is working to make it easier for mod creators, even though official support may be limited. The speaker expresses excitement for future updates and potential new mods, especially mentioning the possibility of gun mods in the game system. The video concludes with the speaker promising to keep viewers updated on news related to the game and the studio.