Baldur's Gate 3 lands huge World of Warcraft-inspired mod with new region and over 20 quests

Baldur's Gate 3 and World of Warcraft fans are in for a treat thanks to a huge new Forsaken mod inspired by WoW. It adds a brand-new region, loads of quests, dungeons and much more to BG3, and it's free to download right now.

World of Warcraft remains one of the most popular MMORPGs of all time, more than 20 years after its launch. Meanwhile, Baldur's Gate has been a beloved RPG series since its BioWare days, gaining a whole new legion of fans in 2023 with the release of Baldur's Gate 3, widely considered one of the greatest video games of all time.

While Baldur's Gate is based on Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft has its own iconic fantasy universe. There hasn't been an official crossover between the two franchises, but a talented modder has taken matters into their own hands with the Baldur's Gate 3 mod, Forsaken.

What is the Baldur's Gate 3 Forsaken mod?

“‘Forsaken’ is a custom campaign set in the universe of ‘Warcraft’. It is based on the Undead starting zone ‘Tirisfal Glades’ from ‘World of Warcraft’ (Classic/Vanilla),” reads the description of the mod, created by SquallyDaBeanz on Nexus Mods.

“This release includes Act 1, featuring all new quests and stories, a new region, 30+ combat encounters, new NPCs, dungeons, items, secrets, puzzles, lore, and more.”

At the time of writing, only Act 1 of Forsaken - Custom Campaign is available, with the creator confirming that there's no ETA for Act 2 just yet. Beyond that, SquallyDaBeanz hasn't revealed how many acts the full campaign will eventually have. Hopefully, we'll get at least one or two more!

10 best features of the Forsaken mod

• A Warcraft-inspired campaign: The mod takes players into the Warcraft universe, drawing inspiration from the Undead starting zone of Tirisfal Glades in World of Warcraft Classic.
• Over 20 new quests: There's a whole host of original quests and stories to discover, giving players plenty of new content beyond BG3's original campaign.
• 30+ combat encounters: Combat is a major focus, with more than 30 handcrafted encounters designed to challenge players.
• Custom dungeons: The campaign introduces new dungeons packed with enemies, offering a different challenge from the main story.
• Play as the Forsaken: Take on the role of an undead character who has recently awakened to find they're no longer under the Lich King's control and must find their place in the world.
• The fight to reclaim Lordaeron: The story centres on the Forsaken's struggle to reclaim their former kingdom, giving WoW fans a familiar setting and plenty of lore to enjoy.
• More than 60 handcrafted NPCs and traders: Meet dozens of custom characters throughout the campaign, including traders who can help you prepare for the challenges ahead.
• New equipment and magical items: Discover custom gear and magical items to help strengthen your character and survive tougher encounters.
• Puzzles and hidden secrets: Beyond combat, the campaign includes puzzles and secrets for players to uncover as they progress.
• Class-specific dialogue and interactions: Your character's class can influence certain conversations and interactions, adding another layer to the experience.

How to download and play the Baldur's Gate 3 Forsaken mod

If you fancy giving this new Warcraft-inspired campaign a go, the good news is that it's free to download. Here's how to get started.

1. Download the mod: Head over to the Forsaken mod page on Nexus Mods and download the latest version.
2. Install the mod: You can either use a mod manager or manually place the downloaded .pak file into your Baldur's Gate 3 Mods folder.
3. Enable the mod: Launch Baldur's Gate 3, open the Mod Manager from the main menu and make sure Forsaken is enabled under the Installed section.
4. Start a new game: Once you've installed and enabled the mod, start a new game to jump into the Forsaken campaign.
5. Begin your adventure: You'll take on the role of a Forsaken character, with the campaign designed for players between levels one and five.

Oh, and just one final note, this particular mod is PC only, so if you're playing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you'll have to sit this one out for now.