Native Mod Loader
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 71 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Native Mod Loader is used for loading any native dll plugins within game's bin\NativeMods\ folder.
This is just the loader! It doesn't bundle any native mods. If you are not redirected here from other native mods, you don't need to install this.
Manual Install:
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[] Extract both bink2w64.dll and bink2w64_original.dll from archive file into your game's bin folder e.g steam path (this may vary): "D:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\bin"
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] (Important!) Confirm replacement/overwrite when prompted.Vortex Install (This mod cannot be installed via BG3MM):
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[]Download and Install this mod with Vortex.
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]Click 'Install as Replacer', ignore error and continue.[]Double click this mod
[]Select 'Engine Injector' in 'Mod Type' dropdown !! Important
- Click the 'Deploy Mods' button, or 'Deploy' in the notification
将 bink2w64.dll 和 bink2w64_original.dll 两个文件都解压缩到游戏安装目录下bin文件夹内。
示例路径(并非绝对):
"D:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\bin"
(重要!) 提示覆盖时确认。
Thanks to WitherFox's awesome tutorial video!aHtxhh8J1pE
The loader comes with BG3's original bink2w64.dll file. If you carefully follow the steps below, you don't need to re-verify your game files. ( you can, of course )
- Within your game's bin folder:
- Delete `NativeMods` folder .
- Delete `bink2w64.dll`.
- Rename `bink2w64_original.dll` to `bink2w64.dll`.
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[]Download and Install this mod with Vortex.
Native Mod Loader is a utility mod that enables loading of native DLL plugins from the bin\NativeMods\ folder. It has 44,231 endorsements and 3.0 million downloads, last updated in August 2023. Essential for modders who want to extend the game with custom native code.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 44,231 endorsements and 3.0 million downloads.
- Simple concept: drop your DLLs in the folder and they load.
- Essential for modders who want to write native code plugins.
⚠️ Cons
- No documentation provided in the description—you're on your own for setup.
- Last updated in 2023—may not work with the latest game version.
- Requires technical knowledge to create or use DLL plugins.
For mod developers who want to create native code plugins and need a loader. Also for advanced users who want to install mods that require this loader. Skip if you're a casual player looking for simple mods—this is a backend utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod loader files into your game's root directory, then create a folder named 'NativeMods' inside the 'bin' folder.
- If you're installing a mod that requires this loader, make sure to install the loader first and then place the mod's DLL files into the NativeMods folder.
- Check the mod's comments section for any game version compatibility notes, since the loader hasn't been updated since 2023.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- kassent
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 3,021,243
- Endorsements
- 44,231
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 8/14/2023
- Updated
- 8/20/2023
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