Summary
ABaldur’s Gate 3fan recently released a brand-new custom campaign that recreates the first part of the Forsaken starting zone fromWorld of Warcraftin the CRPG. Though it currently only contains the Deathknell region, thisBaldur’s Gate 3mod is intended to be a part of a full campaign inspired byWoW’s iconic Forsaken.
Patch 7 ofBaldur’s Gate 3introduced 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 asPath to Menzobarranzan, a robustBaldur’s Gate 3mod that even adds brand-new companions to the game.
However, oneBaldur’s Gate 3modder is using these tools to bring part ofWorld of Warcraftto the game.Forsaken is aBaldur’s Gate 3mod made by SquallyDaBeanzthat brings Deathknell and the surrounding valley from the first part of the Forsaken starting zone inWorld of Warcraftto 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 cansummonBaldur’s Gate 3Hirelingsfrom a sarcophagus near where they spawn if they need backup.World of Warcraftplayers 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, otherBaldur’s Gate 3mods 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 otherForsaken areas beyond theWorld of Warcraftstarting zone, like Silverpine Forest or Hillsbrad Foothills.
Planned Features for the Baldur’s Gate 3 Forsaken Mod
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 thesecond act ofBaldur’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
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 EXPERIENCEChoose 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 EPICForged 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.
