Summary
- A custom Baldur's Gate 3 mod brings WoW's Forsaken zone to the game, with plans for expansion.
- Patch 7 introduced official modding tools, allowing for fan-made custom campaigns.
- The Forsaken mod includes familiar WoW elements, quests, enemies, and plans for future improvements.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 fan recently released a brand-new custom campaign that recreates the first part of the Forsaken starting zone from World of Warcraft in the CRPG. Though it currently only contains the Deathknell region, this Baldur’s Gate 3 mod is intended to be a part of a full campaign inspired by WoW’s iconic Forsaken.
Patch 7 of Baldur’s Gate 3 introduced a slew of official modding tools that have drastically increased the scope of the custom content players can make for the 2023 Game of the Year. These resources have paved the way for fans to build custom campaigns, such as Path to Menzobarranzan, a robust Baldur’s Gate 3 mod that even adds brand-new companions to the game.
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 Could Cause Serious Problems for Mods
Although the upcoming Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is set to bring significant new content to the game, it will also compromise its biggest mods.
However, one Baldur’s Gate 3 modder is using these tools to bring part of World of Warcraft to the game. Forsaken is a Baldur's Gate 3 mod made by SquallyDaBeanz that brings Deathknell and the surrounding valley from the first part of the Forsaken starting zone in World of Warcraft to the CRPG. Players emerge in the Shadow Grave before being led to Deathknell, after which they reclaim the local blacksmith from the undead, gold mine from spiders, and critical documents from Scarlet Crusaders – just like in the MMO. According to Veteran Joystick, who showcased the mod on YouTube, the intro scenario takes about an hour to complete and will bring characters up to level 2.
WoW-Inspired Forsaken Campaign Mod in Baldur’s Gate 3
The campaign does not add any new companions to the game, as it is meant to be completed either solo or with other players. That said, fans can summon Baldur’s Gate 3 Hirelings from a sarcophagus near where they spawn if they need backup. World of Warcraft players will recognize dialogue, enemies and NPCs, and quest names and rewards, as they are directly pulled from the Forsaken starting experience. While it does not have native functionality to play undead characters yet, other Baldur’s Gate 3 mods like Ghastly Ghouls can easily allow fans to create fitting Forsaken characters.
In the future, SquallyDaBeanz plans to add tons of new features to the mod. Skill checks, better AI and difficulty settings, and improved dialogue and quests are just a few of the many mechanics they hope to implement down the road. What’s more, this is only the first part of a larger project; the next major release will include all of the Tirisfal Glades as Act 1, with future plans that they are not ready to talk about. One day, this campaign could even go into other Forsaken areas beyond the World of Warcraft starting zone, like Silverpine Forest or Hillsbrad Foothills.
Planned Features for the Baldur’s Gate 3 Forsaken Mod
- Improved intro (and possibly a cutscene)
- Non-essential NPCs and merchants
- Complete NPC dialogue and branching conversation paths
- Skill Checks
- Inspiration Points, Puzzles, and Secrets
- More Points of Interest
- Quest, NPC, and Map marker
- Better Hireling system and mechanics
- Respec functionality
- Custom music triggers and varied combat music
- Unique Tactician/Honour Mode mechanics and enemies
- Finalized encounters, enemy AI, XP, loot, and encounter balancing
- Finalized environment detailing, lighting, and ambience
- Bug fixes
- All of Tirisfal Glades as Act 1, with possibly more in the future
There is currently no timetable for this custom campaign. SquallyDaBeanz is currently focusing on finishing their Act Two Expansion mod, which bridges the gap between the Shadow Cursed Lands and Baldur’s Gate during the second act of Baldur's Gate 3, before continuing Forsaken, so interested fans should be sure to keep an eye on that mod as well.
Baldur's Gate 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- Engine
- Divinity 4.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Full cross-platform play.
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
- Cross Save
- Full cross-platform progression.
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- PC Release Date
- August 3, 2023
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 7, 2023
- PS5 Release Date
- September 6, 2023
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, macOS
- How Long To Beat
- 100+ Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
