Baldur's Gate 3 Forsaken Mod Campaign Launches Full Act 1: World of Warcraft's Tirisfal Glades Rebuilt With 20+ Quests
The mist-shrouded ruins of Lordaeron have officially found a second home inside Larian Studios' acclaimed role-playing engine. Solo creator SquallyDaBeanz has released the full Act 1 update for Forsaken on Nexus Mods, an ambitious custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3 that rebuilds the iconic Undead starting zone from World of Warcraft Classic as a turn-based tactical adventure.
From the Deathknell Teaser to the Full Reach of Tirisfal Glades
Following an initial proof-of-concept demo released in early 2025 that focused solely on the starting hamlet of Deathknell, SquallyDaBeanz has expanded the project into a full-fledged regional campaign. Available now as a free PC download via Nexus Mods (#25911), the Act 1 launch opens up an expansive world map built to capture the gothic atmosphere and layout of Tirisfal Glades.
Completely disconnected from the Forgotten Realms and the main storyline of Baldur's Gate 3, this standalone campaign casts players as a newly awakened member of the Forsaken who has just broken free from the Lich King's mental grasp. Faithful to Blizzard's 2004 lore, your task is to survive in the plague-ravaged kingdom of Lordaeron, push back the encroaching Scarlet Crusade, and carve out a stronghold for the Undead. That deep systemic flexibility is a prime example of why Baldur's Gate 3 continues to set the modern benchmark for reactive RPG design across the industry.
Over 20 Quests, 60 Handcrafted NPCs, and 30 Tactical Encounters for Levels 1 to 5
Built using Larian Studios' official modding tools alongside the community-made MoonGlasses extended toolkit, Act 1 of Forsaken goes far beyond a simple visual reskin. The creator has tailored every system to deliver hours of standalone gameplay driven by Fifth Edition tactical combat mechanics:
- Full Level 1 to 5 Progression: The experience curve has been custom-tuned to guide your party from the Awakening crypts through surrounding towns, farms, and fortified outposts.
- More Than 20 New Quests: Every questline includes branching dialogue choices, skill checks, custom cutscenes, and class-specific interactions.
- Over 60 Handcrafted NPCs and Traders: Settlements across Tirisfal Glades are populated with unique characters, merchants, and lore-accurate dialogue.
- Over 30 Combat Encounters: Enemy forces feature custom creatures and dedicated stat blocks, supported by new dungeons, environmental puzzles, hidden secrets, and custom gear.
PC-Exclusive Standalone Campaign With Co-Op and Hireling Support
Because Forsaken takes place entirely within the Warcraft universe, standard Baldur's Gate 3 Origin companions do not appear in the campaign. Instead, the module is designed to be played solo, with a full party of custom hirelings, or in online multiplayer co-op with friends.
Due to its reliance on extended level-editing tools and third-party intellectual property, Forsaken remains exclusive to PC via Nexus Mods and will not appear on the in-game console mod manager for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. Still, for fans of classic Azeroth, it arrives at an exciting time just as World of Warcraft: Forever prepares its own leap forward with native controller support.
My Take: Proof That Custom Campaigns Will Keep BG3 Alive for a Decade
Having spent hundreds of hours roaming Tirisfal Glades back in the Vanilla WoW era and just as many mastering the tactical systems of Baldur's Gate 3, I find what SquallyDaBeanz has pulled off here genuinely remarkable. Translating the wide-open feel of a classic MMORPG starting zone into deliberate, vertical turn-based combat encounters against Mindless Zombies and Scarlet Crusade zealots takes real level-design craft. More than anything, this full Act 1 release proves that with community-unlocked level editors in the hands of dedicated modders, Baldur's Gate 3 is well on its way to enjoying the same decade-spanning modding legacy as Neverwinter Nights and Skyrim.
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