Any game that drops on the PC will have an abundance of mods before most gamers have even installed it. Baldur's Gate 3, which dropped yesterday (3rd August), is no exception.
There are already plenty of mods out there, from simple aesthetic alterations to cheats that will change the gameplay. Modders got started as soon as the game released on early access, so there were plenty available on the official release day.
So how do we use these mods?
We'll add a disclaimer here first: don't use the mods on any save file that you want to keep legit. You don't want to corrupt your hard work, and let's face it, it's best to keep your main save to experience Baldur's Gate 3 properly.
So let's have a look the available mods and how to get them working!
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Before we begin, feel free to check out this awesome video from YouTuber Mmogurl down below. They explain the mod installation process nice and clear:
To begin with, you'll need to download an app called Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager. This will save you manually altering the in-game files.
Once you've got the mod manager installed, head over to whichever mod site you have in mind. If you're not sure where to start, Nexus is a good bet. One you've found the mod you want, click to download it, then place the .pak file into the mod file in Baldur's Gate 3. Once this is done, open the mod manager and drag the new mod into the «Active Mods» side.
Now you should be ready to go! Make sure to read the instructions, so you know how to find or activate the mod once you're
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