Almost 10,000 people have played Baldur's Gate 3 in a portrait aspect ratio, so join me in figuring out why they'd commit such sacrilege

Relysia, the creator of the True Third-Person Camera mod for Baldur's Gate 3, has been meticulous in demonstrating how their creation stands apart from other third-person viewpoint solutions. Numerous commentators on Nexus Mods have pointed out the similarity between their mod and Native Camera Tweaks, prompting Relysia to release an eight-minute video detailing the distinctions between their work.

The True Third-Person Camera mod offers an over-the-shoulder viewpoint that allows players to look upwards, something the controller-based camera in the game cannot accomplish. Furthermore, the mod defaults to a slightly off-screen perspective, akin to the Tomb Raider 1996 camera angle, as opposed to the centered third-person view of other solutions.

Players can adjust the camera's position on the fly using the asterisk key and modify it via the Mod Configuration Menu for a seamless experience. This mod is particularly beneficial in Baldur's Gate 3 due to the game's emphasis on up-close dialogue scenes, which are more visually engaging from this angle. However, the mod does have some limitations, such as revealing unintended areas when underground and switching back to the standard camera during combat.

Relysia intends to address this issue in a future update by introducing an immersive combat mode that maintains a close-up view of the action. The availability of multiple mod options reflects the appeal of PC gaming, enabling players to personalize their experience according to their preferences.