You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereLarian Studios Baldurs Gate 3 is not just beloved for its gorgeous visuals and amazing gameplay, but also for its spectacularly-written characters. From NPCs to the games beautiful party of companions, the game has some of the best writing in video game history and, as it turns out, the games dedicated modding community is hoping to continue that trend.With custom companions now figured out by the games modding community after the release of cracked mod tools last year, the team behind Baldurs Gate 3s ambitious custom campaign modPath to Menzobarranzanis aiming to bring six to eight completely unique companions to the game.Baldurs Gate 3 mod has a full party of new companionsSpeaking to VideoGamer, Path to Menzobarranzan lead writer Thomas Loughlin revealed that, despite the brilliant maps and re-introduction of hilarious Baldurs Gate 2 mechanics, the team is most excited about the mods new companions, each with their own voice actors.One thing that Im excited about the game that Id love to share is that were going to have around six to eight completely unique and original custom companions, which I am super excited about, the writer explained.Loughlin explained that creating an entire cast of companions was the obvious addition for a custom campaign. While some smaller campaigns are already available without their own custom party, making an expansion-sized mod meant they had to introduce their own lovable cast.There are mods that just add companions, but custom companions with companions? Yeah, this is the first one, VideoGamer was told. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now Alongside humanoid companions, the modders are even adding their own Baldurs Gate 3 animal companions. Not just one, but multiple with each developer having their own favourite furry friend.We have a version of Scratch weve got a couple, Loughlin explained. He [mod developer Lotrich] prefers one, I prefer another one, but theyre pretty cool.For the Path to Menzobarranzan devs, the hope is that other Baldurs Gate 3 players will fall in love with the fan-made companions, just like they have. Its a highly ambitious project, one all made out of love for Larians game, and its incredibly exciting.To keep up-to-date on Path of Menzobarranzan, or even help out, join the mods official Discord server right here. Additionally, check out our articles on why the devs believe that Baldurs Gate 3 could overtake Skyrim in terms of modding.Baldurs Gate 3Platform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Adventure, RPG, Strategy10VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share