Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley Mod Restored After Mistaken DMCA Takedown

Wizards of the Coast retracts its takedown of the fan-made Baldur's Village mod, apologizing for the error as the gaming community celebrates its return.

The Baldur's Village mod, which integrates Baldur's Gate 3 characters into Stardew Valley, is back online following Wizards of the Coast's retraction of a DMCA takedown issued in error.
Wizards of the Coast apologized for the takedown, describing it as a mistake and confirming steps were taken to restore the mod on Nexus Mods.
The mod, created by Xun, features over 20 Baldur's Gate 3 characters, new locations, and dynamic events, with further updates planned by its developer.
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke praised the mod as 'amazing work' and defended fan-made content as a valuable form of community engagement.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between fan creativity and corporate IP enforcement, as well as the power of community backlash in influencing corporate decisions.