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Modders finally got a high-quality third-person camera working in Baldur’s Gate 3 for all you Dragon Age sickos
A new Baldur’s Gate 3 mod by Relysia adds a customisable over-the-shoulder third-person camera, offering players a closer, more action-RPG-style perspective. It matters because the game’s existing camera remains oriented towards its tactical, top-down design, while the mod gives players a more direct way to view exploration and their customised character.
The mod was uploaded to Nexus Mods last week and is shown working in the Undercity Ruins, although some animations appear slightly jittery. It supports adjustable field of view, camera offset, height and horizontal tracking speed, and is compatible with the WASD character movement mod; third-person-like views were previously possible through other camera tweaks, but this version offers more detailed controls.
In short
- A mod adds a customisable third-person camera to Baldur’s Gate 3.
- It supports WASD movement and several camera settings.
- The feature offers a more Dragon Age-style perspective.
Explained simply
Baldur's Gate 3 is a computer role-playing game developed by Larian Studios and released in 2023. The game uses a top-down camera perspective controlled from above. This suits the game's design but keeps the character at a distance during exploration.
A recent mod created by Relysia offers players an alternative way to view the game through an over-the-shoulder camera positioned closer behind the character, similar to other role-playing games such as Dragon Age. The mod allows players to adjust field of view, camera height, and movement speed to suit their preferences.
This matters because many players prefer to see their character and the world from a closer perspective, especially after customising their character's appearance. Whilst earlier camera adjustments existed, this mod offers more detailed controls and works well with other popular modifications for players wanting a different view.