Use the verification window as a compatibility diff
Larian describes the window as the place to synchronize installed/enabled mods with the save or multiplayer session. It can propose downloading a missing mod, enabling one, updating/downgrading a version, or identifying extra/New Mods and Third-party entries. Do not click through a mismatch without reviewing its direction.
| Window label | Meaning per Larian | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Download / Enable | Session or save expects a mod you lack/disabled | Check exact mod and platform availability before accepting |
| Update / Downgrade | Your version differs from the session's version | Confirm host/save version before changing |
| New Mods | You enabled a mod absent from the session | Disable only if you accept the host's mod set |
| Third-party | Not available through the in-game browser | Verify provenance and platform support independently |
References: Larian Support: Synchronising Baldur's Gate 3 mods
Align the party without altering the campaign blindly
A successful modded cross-play session is not just the same mod names: Larian calls for the same mods and versions. Its official mod-support page also describes platform/version differences for modded cross-saves. Keep a backup before modifying a campaign and use Larian's support steps if the verification window reports a mismatch.
- Ask the host to record the campaign's enabled mod names and versions from the game's current interface.
- Each participant compares their Installed list—not only subscriptions—and updates through the game's supported manager where available.
- At launch or join, read every verification-window category and compare its proposed actions with the host's set.
- Do not accept an unexpected downgrade, third-party file or platform-incompatible mod without checking the source and save risk.
- If the party still cannot load, test the same session without mods as Larian suggests; preserve the original modded save and record the result.
- Share only redacted mod names, versions, platform and error text in support/community posts; never upload account credentials or an unrequested save.
References: Larian Support: Synchronising Baldur's Gate 3 mods · Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Community Discussions
Before you play
- Host mod set is documented.
- Exact versions match across players.
- Verification-window proposals are reviewed.
- Third-party/platform compatibility is checked.
- Original campaign is preserved before troubleshooting.
Frequently asked questions
Is the same mod name enough?
No. Larian says multiplayer requires the same mods and the same version.
Should I accept every downgrade prompt?
No. Compare against the host/save's version and read the verification window before proceeding.
Can GamerWin verify my installed mods?
No. This worksheet is browser-local and has no access to the game, files or mod accounts.
Sources & revision notes
Editorial revision: November 7, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.
- Larian Support: Synchronising Baldur's Gate 3 mods (Official)
Larian's verification window identifies mods that need download, enable, update or downgrade when loading a save or multiplayer session. Multiplayer participants need the same mods and versions. Third-party mods are distinguished in the interface; do not assume every mod is supported on every platform.
- Larian Support: Account services and BG3 cross-saves (Official)
Larian says cross-save keeps a copy of the last ten saves on its servers for up to six months, while each save should also remain stored locally. Its notice says inactive cross-saves older than six months began expiring September 29, 2026. This is a cloud-copy retention policy, not a claim that local files are deleted.
- Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Community Discussions (Community)
External user-generated PC/Steam discussions, not verified Larian advice. Mod lists, versions, platform and save state are essential context; never download saves or mod files from unsolicited replies.
November 7, 2026: first publication, turned Larian's mod verification labels into a party preflight. No modded campaign was opened.
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