Why Baldur's Gate 3 Has a Ton of Longevity, No Matter How Long BG4 Takes (2024)

Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly popular game that has won several awards and has managed to sell over 15 million copies. Nevertheless, fans are ready for the sequel and excited to see whether it can successfully follow up on the third game, even if Larian will not be developing it.

Fortunately, a sequel won't be necessary any time soon, at least on PC. The game has a lively modding community that has ensured that there are always interesting ways to alter the video game. So long as the mods keep coming, gamers will always have something new to do in Baldur's Gate 3.

Modding in the PC Community

One of the benefits of playing on PC is that modding is made easier. Communities dedicated to creating mods develop around games, especially popular ones. This has been the case for Bethesda games, for example, which have a large category of mods that transform games like Starfield and Skyrim. This is also the case for The Sims, where players have added their own items and gameplay options to improve the game and save players from having to purchase the various DLC on sale.

Baldur's Gate 3 has also been the beneficiary of several mods as well, and these mods will help the longevity of the game. There's no immediate need for a sequel so long as there is a steady stream of new content in the form of mods. Plus, some of the mods are so good that it feels like they're introducing features one would expect from a Baldur's Gate sequel.

Baldur's Gate 3 has enjoyed heaps of mods that alter both gameplay and add additional items. Thanks to these mods, players always have new ways to revitalize their game, even if they've completed the main quest. Some of the mods are serious and helpful, while others are just there for comedic value.

To change character appearances, there's Vessnelle's Hair Collection that adds around 26 hair types for Humans, Elves, Half-Elves, Drows, Githyankis, and Tieflings. There's also Tav's Hair Salon by Toarie which serves a similar function. For players who find the UI to be too complicated, there's ImprovedUI, which is one of the most downloaded Baldur's Gate 3 mods. This mod removes messages that appear when running mods and gives the option to reduce the mini-map size by 25%, among other minor but effective tweaks.

The Best Gameplay Mods for Baldur's Gate 3

One of the most downloaded Baldur's Gate 3 mods is the UnlockLevelCurve mod by nitram116. This mod increases the level cap to 20 for all Classes. This mod only affects the main character and companions and does not alter any enemies, giving players a competitive edge. There's also the Fantastic Multiverse mod that adds 32 playable Baldur's Gate Races to the game that are inspired by DnD's Sourcebook. For a larger party, there's the Party Limit Begone mod that increases the party limit from four to sixteen. This is the best mod to have for anyone feeling restricted by the party size.

So long as there are mods to support Baldur's Gate 3, the game has a long lifespan ahead of it. It doesn't seem like the mods are stopping anytime soon, which is a good sign for players waiting for Baldur's Gate 4, as everything they could want in a sequel is being made available via the game's community.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired RPG developed and published by Larian Studios. Featuring both a single player and cooperative element, players create their character by selecting a starting class, take on quests, level up, and engage in turn-based combat using the D&D 5th edition rule set.

Franchise

Baldur's Gate

Platform(s)

PC , Stadia , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X

Released

August 3, 2023

Developer(s)

Larian Studios

Publisher(s)

Larian Studios

Genre(s)

RPG

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

How Long To Beat

30 Hours

Metascore

96

Split Screen Orientation

Vertical Only

Number of Players

1-4

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Local Co-Op Support

1-2 Players