Wizards of the Coast Retracts DMCA Takedown of Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley Mod

The company apologized for mistakenly targeting the fan-made Baldur's Village mod, which is expected to return to Nexus Mods.

Wizards of the Coast issued and later retracted a DMCA takedown against Baldur's Village, a fan-made mod integrating Baldur's Gate 3 characters into Stardew Valley.
The company admitted the takedown was a mistake and apologized, stating efforts are underway to restore the mod on Nexus Mods.
The mod, created by Xun, features over 20 Baldur's Gate 3 characters, new locations, and story events, earning widespread praise, including from Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke.
Vincke publicly criticized the takedown, emphasizing that fan mods are a unique form of community engagement and not commercial threats.
This incident reignites discussions about the balance between protecting intellectual property and supporting fan creativity in the gaming industry.