Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3player has shared a mod that allows them to complete a playthrough of the game with all companions as gnomes. TheBaldur’s Gate 3modding scene is slowly growing, and it’s fascinating to see what the community is coming up with.
Having an active modding scene is extremely important for any game that wants to stand the test of time on PC. As a fantasy RPG,Baldur’s Gate 3is a perfect candidate in this regard, as there’s almost endless potential for what is possible. Players might not have access to theofficialBaldur’s Gate 3modding toolsyet, but they’re doing their best to ensure the game has a ton of interesting mods to keep the game feeling fresh. While Larian is still yet to confirm exactly when these tools will be available, it will surely result in even more amazing mods in the future.
Redditor Ainell shared images from theBaldur’s Gate 3mod, which they confirmed was Appearance Edit Enhanced. While the mod doesn’t specifically turn themain characters ofBaldur’s Gate 3into gnomes, it gives players the tools to edit them in any way they please. Ainell has decided to do a full gnome playthrough, giving favorites such as Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae’zel a considerably shorter appearance. In the context of the game, it doesn’t actually mean much, but it’s certainly an interesting way to freshen up a repeat playthrough ofBaldur’s Gate 3.
Mod Turns Companions Into Gnomes in Baldur’s Gate 3
AlthoughBaldur’s Gate 3already has plenty of races to choose from, it’s interesting how the game’s modding community has engaged with this particular element of the game. Recently, oneBaldur’s Gate 3modder added playable Yuan-Tito the game, bringing aDungeons and Dragonsfavorite into Larian’s RPG. As more time passes and with the release of the mod tools, gamers should keep an eye on what races the community adds to the game in the future.
Despite Larian confirming that itwon’t be releasing DLC forBaldur’s Gate 3, mod tools are still coming for the game. It’s great to see the developer show this sort of commitment to its community, which will likely pay dividends in the future when modders show equal dedication toBaldur’s Gate 3in return. Larian’s journey withBaldur’s Gate 3might be largely complete at this point, but the game itself has many years of life yet, which will be lengthened by the upcoming mod support.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
