Wizards of the Coast has just issued an apology for issuing a takedown of a fan-made Baldur's Gate 3-inspired Stardew Valley mod. Endorsed by Larian CEO Swen Vincke earlier this year, this brilliant crossover mod has perhaps been one of the most highly-anticipated additions to the game. Adding a plethora of new content, characters and even some story, players have been eager to get their teeth stuck in it.

Issuing an apology, Wizards of the Coast has informed fans that its recent takedown of the Baldur's Village mod for Stardew Valley was a mistake. In a statement shared with PC Gamer, Wizards of the Coast clarified: "The Baldur's Village takedown was issued mistakenly—we are sorry about that. We are in the process of fixing that now so fans and the Stardew community can continue to enjoy this great mod!" As the decision received a lot of backlash from fans of both games, it's hard to know for sure the reasoning behind the change of heart.

What Is The Stardew Valley Baldur's Gate 3 Mod?

All BG3's Best Characters Brought To Life In Pixels

This newly released mod for Stardew Valley added BG3 characters and story to the game, transforming the cozy experience into something with closer ties to the fantastical Forgotten Realms, the preeminent Dungeons & Dragons setting adapted by Larian. As a full expansion to the game, the Baldur's Village mod adds an entire village of 20 recognizable characters to the Stardew, as well as shops, items and events related to some of the game's story. The creator plans to further enhance it down the line with new gameplay features, additional NPCs, and new storylines.

That's not all either, as fan-favorite Astarion also has a romance with several cutscenes and story, as well as the mod creator suggesting there's more to come for the other key characters. With all this in mind, it's likely a was issued off the bat because of just how much the mod takes from Baldur's Gate 3, potentially worrying Wizards of the Coast as a threat to its copyright of these characters and their stories. While the company claims it was "issued mistakenly," there are many reasons it could've been much more legitimate.

You Can Now The Mod Again

Experience BG3 Through Stardew Valley

Available once again on Nexus Mods, players can dive into the world of Baldur's Gate 3 in their favorite indie gem. Fans of the games are sure to be thrilled, as allowing the community to make free mods and expansions like this is always brilliant for the gaming space in general. Encouraging creativity and allowing players freedom without harsh limitations often leads to some of the best creations seen in video games, particularly with this epic crossover between two starkly different games.

This isn't the first time Stardew Valley has had a giant player-made expansion either, with the recent Sunberry Village mod adding 17 NPCs, 80 events, deeply thought-out stories, and some new shops. As the perfect base for players to build on, Stardew Valley might have some of the best mods out there, and its ive creator, ConcernedApe, only deeply encourages that. As Baldur's Village once again returns for everyone to enjoy, players can dive into their favorite games paired together.

Source: PC Gamer, Nexus Mods