Wizards of the Coast Faces Backlash Over DMCA Takedown of Popular Baldur's Gate 3-Stardew Valley Mod

The removal of Baldur's Village, a fan-made crossover praised by Larian Studios' CEO, raises concerns about intellectual property enforcement and community creativity.

• Wizards of the Coast issued a DMCA takedown on March 29, 2025, leading to the removal of Baldur's Village from Nexus Mods, where it is now listed as 'under moderation review.'
• The mod, created by developer Xun, integrates Baldur's Gate 3-themed content into Stardew Valley, including new locations and romanceable characters like Astarion.
• Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke publicly praised the mod as 'amazing work,' highlighting its creative value and community impact.
• Nexus Mods expressed hope that the takedown was an oversight by Wizards of the Coast and suggested the decision could potentially be reversed.
• The takedown has reignited criticism of Wizards of the Coast's handling of intellectual property, following prior controversies such as the 2023 D&D Open Gaming License dispute.

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