All articles tagged with #mod support
Eurogamer reports a fan-made PC port of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo: Recompiled, dropping with high framerates (60/120+), ultrawide monitor support and built-in mod/level tools; it runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac and loads assets from a dumped North American 1.0 cartridge, enabling a community-driven revival of the classic.
Nightdive Studios and id Software have re-released the classic 90s shooters Heretic and Hexen as an enhanced bundle with new chapters, cross-platform multiplayer, mod support, and performance improvements, available on PC and Xbox Game Pass.
CD Projekt Red celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt by announcing upcoming cross-platform mod support for multiple platforms, excluding the Switch, with potential support for Switch 2. The update, scheduled for later this year, aims to enhance mod accessibility for console players, continuing ongoing support for the game on Nintendo Switch since its 2019 release.
CD Projekt Red announced that later this year, The Witcher 3 will receive a patch enabling cross-platform mod support on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to share and enjoy user-created content across these platforms, enhancing the game's longevity and replayability.
Larian Studios may add the fan-favorite bard Alfira as a temporary playable character in Baldur's Gate 3 with Patch 7, set for release in September 2024. This update will also introduce official mod support on all platforms. Fans are excited and speculating on ways to keep Alfira in the party permanently.
Larian Studios has teased new features for Baldur's Gate 3 in the upcoming patch 7, including official mod support with a toolkit for creating new content, dynamic split-screen co-op, and updates to companion stories and cinematics. The patch, due in September, will also introduce cross-play and photo mode, with a closed beta available for early access.
Baldur's Gate 3's upcoming Patch 7, set for release in September, introduces significant updates including new endings, official mod support, dynamic split screen, and various bug fixes. Each origin character will receive tweaks, such as improved dialogue and animations. The patch also enhances the game's Honour Mode and addresses specific issues with characters like Wyll, Astarion, Lae'zel, Karlach, Gale, and Shadowheart. Future updates will include crossplay multiplayer and a photo mode.
Larian Studios has detailed the upcoming seventh patch for Baldur's Gate 3, which will include mod support, dynamic split-screen mode, new cinematics for evil playthroughs, and various bug fixes. Despite earlier statements, this won't be the final update, with future enhancements like crossplay and a photo mode still in the works.
Larian Studios announced that official mod support for Baldur’s Gate 3 will begin rolling out in phases, starting with a closed alpha today and culminating with Patch 7 in September. The phased approach will allow ample testing time for the community, with PC players having full access to mod tools and console players limited to officially approved mods. Patch 7 will also include significant content updates, and future plans include crossplay and photo mode.
The official launch of mod support and the first DLC for Cities Skylines 2 has led to a surge in negative reviews, with players reporting technical issues and expressing dissatisfaction with the quality and quantity of content. The mod hub is described as a "disaster," with slow downloads and mods not working as intended. The Beach Properties asset pack is criticized for being expensive and lacking substantial additional content, while the game itself continues to face technical problems and optimization issues.
Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, is working on additional evil endings for the game, promising that they will be "really evil." While not focusing on full-fledged DLC, the team is dedicated to delivering on fan feedback, including support for evil players. In addition to evil endings, the studio is also working on cross-platform curated mods to allow console players to enjoy PC mods. Despite the transition away from Baldur's Gate 3, founder Swen Vincke is confident in the studio's future and growth, hinting at exciting prospects for their next game.
Larian Studios' Swen Vincke confirms that while there won't be full-fledged DLC or a sequel for Baldur's Gate 3, the game will still receive updates such as mod support and new ending cinematics. Vincke expressed excitement for the studio's next game and assured fans that the characters from BG3 now belong to Wizard of the Coast. Despite not continuing with Baldur's Gate 4, Larian Studios has ambitious plans for a new RPG, and Hasbro supports their decision to take the time needed to deliver great D&D games.
Cities Skylines 2 is set to receive official mod support, with the beta rollout scheduled for March 25th, allowing users to create map or code mods, with asset modding becoming available later in the year. The delayed Beach Properties DLC, featuring a new Waterfront Zone and beach-themed buildings, is also set to launch this month, while the release of paid DLC is contingent on resolving performance issues. Additionally, console versions of the game, originally slated for last year, have been delayed to an unspecified date this spring.
Bethesda's highly anticipated game Starfield is set to receive significant new patches every six weeks in 2024, along with the promised Shattered Space expansion. However, the lack of communication and substantial updates since its launch has left players wondering about the game's future. Despite promises of city maps, new travel methods, and official mod support, little has materialized, with only minor visual fixes and bug patches released so far. The absence of substantial updates and poor communication from Bethesda has left fans concerned about the game's future.
Larian has released a hotfix for Baldur's Gate 3, addressing bugs and quirks across PC, PS5, and Mac, with Xbox to follow. The update includes fixes for crashes, black screens in split screen, and Minthara's refusal to follow the party in Acts 2 and 3. The hotfix also marks the full release of patch 6 for Mac players and introduces official mod support with cross-platform compatibility for consoles, planned for later this year.