A highly praised mod for Stardew Valley that integrates elements from Baldur's Gate 3 has been taken down due to legal action from Wizards of the Coast. The mod, titled Baldur's Village, allowed players to explore a new area populated by characters inspired by the Baldur's Gate franchise, including romance options and new gameplay features. Despite its positive reception and endorsement from Larian Studios co-founder Swen Vincke, Wizards of the Coast's lawyers issued a DMCA takedown, leading to its removal from NexusMods. Nexus Mods expressed hope that this action could be an oversight. Meanwhile, Hasbro, which owns Dungeons & Dragons, has shown interest in developing more Baldur's Gate content following the success of Baldur's Gate 3, hinting at future projects.
What happened to the Stardew Valley Baldur's Gate 3 mod?The Stardew Valley mod called Baldur's Village was taken down by Wizards of the Coast due to a DMCA complaint, despite receiving acclaim from players and Larian Studios' co-founder.
Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, revitalized the classic RPG franchise and garnered significant acclaim for its deep storytelling and character interactions. The release of the Baldur's Village mod showcased the game's influence and the community's creativity, blending Stardew Valley's life simulation with the fantasy elements of Baldur's Gate. The connection between the two popular games illustrates the lasting legacy and fan engagement within the RPG genre.
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It's always a bummer when fan passion collides with corporate red tape—especially when the mod was clearly a labor of love. Here's hoping Wizards finds a way to support creativity like this instead of shutting it down.
(Keeps it light but pointed, focusing on the missed opportunity for collaboration.)
Man, modders really out here creating the crossovers we never knew we needed—shame when legal stuff gets in the way of cool fan passion projects. Wizards could’ve just let this one slide and embraced the love for Baldur’s Gate in a chill farming sim.
(Keeps it casual, acknowledges the creativity, and lightly critiques the legal action without being harsh.)