You want lightsabers in Baldur’s Gate 3? Yeah, you want lightsabers in Baldur’s Gate 3

You don’t need me to tell you how highly praised Baldur’s Gate 3 has been since it dropped last August. It’s won multiple awards and is currently one of the top-selling games on Steam right now. So let’s talk about Star Wars for a bit.

Well, we’re still in Baldur’s Gate territory, but this relates to a mod for the game that brings some of Lucas’ IP to Larian Studios’ release. As spotted by DSO Gaming, Nexus Mods user Palmaman33 has given us the ability to wield a lightsaber in BG3‘s otherwise magical, fantasy-based world.

The modder rationalizes their decision to mix fantasy with sci-fi by saying that “even in a world of dragons and wizards, nothing cuts through the darkness quite like a lightsaber.” Indeed.

[Insert lightsaber sound here]

Palmaman33 goes on to say that the download grants you five color variants of the Star Wars weapon, as well as five variants: Legendary, Very Rare, Rare, Uncommon, and Common. They can be spawned via a tutorial chest from a separate mod or purchased from a trader.

Baldur’s Gate 3 really does feel like one of those games that people are going to stick with for some time. Will it have the longevity of something like Skyrim? Who can say at this stage? It’s a tall order, but someone’s got to knock Bethesda’s 2011 epic off its pedestal sooner or later.

And no, I still haven’t got around to playing BG3 yet. Do you think if I keep mentioning that in my posts, my editor will give me a free copy? Xbox Series X if you’re asking…