Summary
A newly announcedStardew Valleymod seeks to introduce a variety ofBaldur’s Gate 3-inspired content to the game. The ambitious project could hence add to the ever-growing list of community-createdStardew Valleyadd-ons, assuming it manages to realize its avid aspirations.
The hit farming sim developed by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has long enjoyed a lot of attention from the modding community. That’s in part because Barone is a big proponent of modding, who has actively encouraged community content by consistently makingStardew Valleymore modder-friendly since its initial release. Combined with the game’s overall popularity, those efforts helped shape a vibrant modding scene that produced manyamazingStardew Valleymodsover the years.
Baldur’s Village Mod Bringing Baldur’s Gate Characters and New Map to Stardew Valley
Another head-turning project has now emerged from that very same community in the form of Baldur’s Village. Like its name implies, the mod seeks to extendStardew Valleywith the addition of an entirely new hamlet location inspired by Larian’s critically acclaimed RPG. SeveralBaldur’s Gate 3charactersare also planned to be part of the package, with its cast being confirmed to include Astarion, Shadowheart, Halsin, and Gale.
Much like the RPG that inspired it, Baldur’s Village will allowStardew Valleyplayers toromance Astarion. The current plan is to treat Astarion to a “unique romance plot,” with one of the mod’s developers saying as much in a recent tweet. The team is also considering the idea of making more characters dateable but hasn’t yet committed to it, as per the same source. So far, the developers have managed to complete the art of the mod’s map, in addition to modeling four new building styles. Astarion, Gale, and Shadowheart’s artwork has also been completed.
The full scope of the Baldur’s Village character roster remains unclear. The project itself is currently being developed by only three people, so it might take a while to see the light of day. Community efforts of this sort do have a tendency to fizzle out the more ambitious they are, although Baldur’s Village developers do seem committed to seeing their plans through for the time being. The team is also currently on the lookout for translators, specifically those fluent in Chinese, who would be able to help them localize their writing “vividly.”
Baldur’s Village is confirmed to incorporate some custom furniture assets by prolific Nexus Mods user HimeTarts. Should the developers manage to complete it, thisBaldur’s Gate 3-inspired project would add to the already substantial list ofimpressive expansion mods forStardew Valley.
Stardew Valley
WHERE TO PLAY
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
