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Stardew Valleycreator ConcernedApe said he thinks theBaldur’s Gate 3-inspired mod is “cool,” though he hasn’t tried it himself, as he doesn’t really playStardew Valleymods. “Baldur’s Village,”Stardew Valley’sBG3mod, went through some ups and downs but finally managed to return after being mistakenly taken down, and while a bunch of players are enjoying it, ConcernedApe has not tried it yet.
There is awide array ofStardew Valleymodsfor players to choose from, enhancing the game in all sorts of creative ways. Even though it may seem like the hugely popular indie farming sim already offers plenty of content and things to do, players are always on the lookout for new features, activities, and characters to engage with—and that’s where modders come in. From adding seasonal outfits and improving gameplay features like fishing to introducing entirely new areas filled with places to explore, modders have brought a new layer of charm and appeal to an already excellent title. Last year, a group of dedicated developers unveiled “Baldur’s Village,” which set out to reimagine some of the characters and stories ofBaldur’s Gate 3withinStardew Valley—and now, ConcernedApe has shared his thoughts on it.
Following some controversy involving Wizards of the Coast mistakenly sending aDMCA takedown notice forStardew Valley’sBG3mod, the popular project became available again at the beginning of April 2025. In a recent interview with PC Gamer,Stardew Valley’s creator revealed he has read some articles and seen a few images of the mod, and thinks it’s cool, though he hasn’t tried it himself.
Stardew Valley Creator Reveals He Doesn’t Play the Game with Mods
As ConcernedApe explained, even though he appreciates the work of modders—as shown byStardew Valleyupdate 1.6 making modding easier—he admitted he doesn’t play the game with mods. He also emphasized how important it is for him to give players control over the game, and he hopes some of the new features added in update 1.6 were useful to the creator of Baldur’s Village.
Stardew Valley’sBaldur’s Gate 3modseems like the perfect blend for players who enjoy the charming, cozy environment of the farming sim and the gripping narrative of Larian’s massively popular RPG. In Baldur’s Village, players get 20 new characters, including Astarion, Karlach, Shadowheart, and Gale, along with six new regions, new shops with special in-game items, and more. The mod even introduces triggering events and a fully developed personal storyline for Astarion. Players can download the mod from the creator’s Nexus Mods profile and explore all the content it brings.
