(Image credit: Xun / ConcernedApe)
The imaginative creator behind the expansive Stardew Valley mod, which combines ConcernedApe’s beloved farming simulation with the rich universe of Baldur’s Gate 3, has stepped forward following a notable DMCA incident initiated by Wizards of the Coast, the powerhouse behind Dungeons & Dragons.
Known as Baldur’s Village on Nexus Mods, this fan-made expansion artistically weaves elements from the vibrant world of Baldur’s Gate 3 into the serene fields of Stardew Valley. Despite receiving a nod of approval from Larian Studios‘ lead, Swen Vincke, the mod briefly vanished from view following a DMCA takedown by Wizards of the Coast. Support from fans and Vincke’s backing encouraged the publisher to issue an apology, acknowledging the takedown was a mistake.
Amidst the chaos, creator Xun mostly remained silent until now. With the mod reinstated, they communicated a detailed response elucidating the initial issue and future direction. According to the statement, “Last week, due to copyright issues, the Baldur’s Village mod was temporarily taken down from Nexus Mods.” This unexpected hurdle caused uncertainty among players and developers alike.
With everything now “thoroughly clarified and resolved,” Xun extends gratitude towards Larian Studios, the Nexus Mods team, and Wizards of the Coast, emphasizing their understanding of intellectual property complexity. There’s promising news for Baldur’s Village fans, as the statement reveals, “We had just finalized Astarion’s Ten-heart event, ready for the next update, when the takedown notice arrived.”
Xun expresses how disheartening the DMCA ordeal was, fearing that the community might miss out on upcoming content. However, future updates will continue as planned, featuring fresh content and companion updates for Baldur’s Gate 3. “Fortunately, we are able to move forward. In the near future, we will be releasing a minor update that includes bug fixes and Astarion’s Ten Hearts event. Other planned content updates will also resume as scheduled,” Xun reassures.
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