Mods are part of what makesBaldur’s Gate 3so interesting and entertaining, especially for players who are participating in multiple playthroughs.Mods enable a deeper level of customization to yourBaldur’s Gate 3experience, adding almost anything you can imagine — from extra cosmetic items such as heads, armors, and hairstyles, to altering in-game mechanics and settings such as party restrictions, Spells, Races, and Classes.
However, while mods are a big bonus for most players to enjoy, there are also some drawbacks that can make fans hesitant to try them out. One of the biggest drawbacks to mods is the fact that they often interfere with and disable the ability to earn Achievements during your playthrough. Luckily,as of Patch 7, there is a way that you’re able to bypass this to continue earning Achievements during your next modded run. Find out everything you need to know about how to do so in the guide below.
How To Enable Achievements When Playing With Mods In Baldur’s Gate 3
If you’ve run into the problem of mods affecting your ability to earnAchievements inBaldur’s Gate 3, there is a workaround that should fix this. However, this method is only guaranteed to work when you attempt to gain Achievements on new modded campaigns after making these changes. Any modded campaigns that you have begun in the past will sadly have a fifty-fifty chance of whether they will successfully work or not, with some users reporting success — while others are stuck with Achievements remaining blocked.
Here is a step-by-step process on how to enable Achievements when playing with mods in BG3:
If you cannot see this file, you will need to create it. This can be done with the use of any text editor, such as Notepad or Notepad++. Open the text editor of your choice, then enter the following code:
{
“CreateConsole”: true,
“EnableAchievements”: true
}
Name and save your file to the BG3 bin folder asScriptExtenderSettings.json— ensuring the extension is a .json file. You should now be ready to test out if the Achivements are working with your new modded playthrough.
