Summary

• One dedicated player created a Tabaxi mod for Baldur's Gate 3, finally bringing the D&D race to the game.
• Larian Studios s modding, opening up possibilities for custom content and new races.
• Future plans include console mod , allowing players to access PC mods on PlayStation and Xbox.

Baldur's Gate 3 may already be overflowing with different character creation options, but one dedicated player is going above and beyond to add another popular Dungeons & Dragons race to the game. Since developer Larian Studios has been so inviting to modders, fans of the role-playing game have spent plenty of time creating original content to expand upon the already massive experience. Despite how faithfully Baldur's Gate 3 captures the essence of D&D, some players want even more diversity.

Per a post to Reddit by u/cobalt_owl (via GameRant), the is currently working on a mod that will allow players to create a Tabaxi character, a race that ultimately didn't make it into Baldur's Gate 3:

The creator notes that, for the time being, they've only created a male character model with a "caracal-inspired skin," but they plan on adding even more Tabaxi-themed content to the RPG, including race-specific abilities pulled directly from Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Players interested in the Tabaxi mod can find more on CobaltOwl's Patreon, where they share consistent updates on how their work is progressing, or check it out when it launches for free on Nexus Mods in April.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is a Modder's Paradise

Endless Possibilities

Larian Studios has openly ed players' efforts to mod Baldur's Gate 3.

Following the game's launch in 2023, Larian Studios has openly ed players' efforts to mod Baldur's Gate 3 and make it their own. CobaltOwl has taken it to heart with their Tabaxi mod, which finally brings the previously unplayable race to Baldur's Gate 3. The cat-like people were originally introduced to the world of Dungeons & Dragons back in the game's 1st Edition sourcebook in 1981 and have been a staple of the universe ever since​​​​​​.

Modding Is the Future for Baldur's Gate 3

Building the Future

Now that many players have wrapped up Baldur's Gate 3's sprawling narrative, some are looking to Larian Studios regarding what comes next. The developer has confirmed that while it's in the process of envisioning more content for its award-winning game, its priority is bringing mod over to consoles. When this feature arrives, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will be able to install mods that were previously only available to players on PC, opening up a new world of custom content.

Dedicated players have spent a great deal of time creating a plethora of both practical and fun mods for the game.

Since Baldur's Gate 3's release into early access in 2020, dedicated players have spent a great deal of time creating a plethora of both practical and fun mods for the game. These include the addition of races found in fellow fantasy RPG The Elder Scrolls and removing the limit on the size of the Baldur's Gate 3 player's party. With the official release of modding tools and console mod , the community is sure to create even more fantastic additions to the game.

Source: u/cobalt_owl/Reddit (via GameRant), CobaltOwl/Patreon