Expansions planned for Baldur's Gate 3 mod toolkit by Larian Studios, promising more creative freedom for users, potentially leading to an additional 100 hours lost in modding activities.
Larian Studios is taking strides to enhance the modding experience for Baldur's Gate 3, announcing plans to expand the official modding toolkit. This expansion aims to provide modders with even more creative freedom, allowing for a wider array of custom content and innovative creations.
The announcement was made in a community update marking the RPG’s second anniversary in August 2025. The expansion of the modding toolkit is inspired by the vibrant community of creators who have developed complex mods, such as custom hairstyles, clothing recolors, and more.
The initial official mod kit, released in 2024, was a massive 100GB package that included almost all in-game assets. However, Larian observed that some ambitious mods were currently limited by the scope of this kit. To address this, the upcoming expansion aims to offer even more freedom and capabilities to modders, potentially enabling more complex content creation.
One of the key features introduced in Patch 8 was partial level editing, which allows players to add NPCs and objects creatively, albeit with some limitations to avoid game instability. The community has also discovered hidden and unofficial tools like a hidden level editor unlocked shortly after the official kit’s release, which modders have used for impressive custom scenarios and innovations.
Despite the expansion, there are still restrictions and licensing guidelines to maintain game stability and console compatibility. Larian is committed to enhancing the modding experience while adhering to these guidelines.
This expansion could open doors for restoring deleted content and creating custom campaigns, possibly turning Baldur's Gate 3 into a broader platform for diverse D&D-style experiences. Examples of creative mods already seen in the game include custom hairstyles, costume recolors, and even "Withers' big naturals."
Andrea Shearon, a self-proclaimed modding enthusiast and a games journalist who has been covering games for nearly a decade, expressed her excitement about the potential of expanding the official modding tools for Baldur's Gate 3. Shearon, who joined the PC Gamer team in 2025, often has survival-crafting games on rotation and enjoys co-op horror games, as well as MMO games, endlessly achievement hunting and raiding in Final Fantasy 14.
The modding scene for Baldur's Gate 3 has been praised for its creativity and innovation, with Larian Studios actively supporting and encouraging this community of creators. With the expansion of the official modding toolkit, the potential for even more impressive and diverse mods is on the horizon.
[1] Larian Studios. (2025, August). Baldur's Gate 3 Community Update - Second Anniversary. [Video File]
[2] Larian Studios. (2025, August). Baldur's Gate 3 Expands Official Modding Toolkit. Press Release.
[3] Larian Studios. (2025, August). Baldur's Gate 3 Official Modding Toolkit Expansion FAQ. [Online Document]
- The expansion of the official modding toolkit for Baldur's Gate 3, announced by Larian Studios in their second anniversary community update, aims to allow game modders more creative freedom, giving them the potential to create complex seasonal games or bet on innovative content within the game.
- With the upcoming expansion, modders might also have the capability to win back deleted content and create custom campaigns, transforming Baldur's Gate 3 into a broader platform for diverse Dungeons & Dragons-style experiences, thanks to advances in technology and Larian's dedication to supporting the modding community.
- game enthusiasts and journalists alike, like Andrea Shearon, have expressed excitement about the potential expansion of the official modding tools for Baldur's Gate 3, as it could pave the way for a wider array of varied mods and tech innovations within the game.
