Aether's Better Loading Screens

baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Aether's Better Loading Screens is a lightweight UI mod that removes padding and vignette from loading screens, adding a drop shadow and stroke to hints. With 958 endorsements and over 108k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want a cleaner, more polished loading experience.

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User Interface

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Downloads: 108,086 | Endorsements: 958

💡 Notes

By Aether | v1.0.4 | 958 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it to kee

If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep track of conflicts.

Check if you have other UI mods that modify loading screens

Check if you have other UI mods that modify loading screens – they might override each other.

After installing, launch the game and view a loading screen

After installing, launch the game and view a loading screen to confirm the changes are applied.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Community-approved with 958 endorsements and over 108k downloads
Simple, focused tweaks that clean up the loading screen without overhauling it
Lightweight UI mod that won't impact performance

👎 Cons

No install instructions provided by the author
May conflict with other UI mods that alter loading screens
Last updated in April 2025 – check compatibility with your current game version

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