UPDATE 1/4/25: Wizards of the Coast has called the recent DMCA takedown of the Stardew Valley Baldur’s Village mod a ‘mistake’ that it’s currently “in the process of fixing”.
“The Baldur’s Village DMCA takedown was issued mistakenly – we are sorry about that,” the company wrote in a statement provided to IGN. “We are in the process of fixing that now so fans and the Stardew community can continue to enjoy this great mod!”
ORIGINAL STORY 31/3/25: Just weeks after a Baldur’s Gate 3-themed Stardew Valley mod was praised as “amazing” by Larian Studios co-founder Swen Vincke, lawyers representing Dungeons & Dragons company Wizards of the Coast have hit it with a DMCA takedown.
The Baldur’s Village mod released earlier this month after more than a year in development, giving players the chance to explore a new village north of Stardew Valley’s Pelican Town that’s populated by some “rather unusual” residents. Its Baldur’s Gate 3-inspired additions included a romanceable Astarion, alongside a new tavern and more.