The upcoming first major video game from Dungeons & Dragons phenomenon Critical Role could be announced imminently, according to CEO Travis Willingham. During an interview with Business Insider, Willingham revealed the launch announcement might come "any day now," though specifics about the game's title and connection to the Critical Role universe remain under wraps.
Taking Control of Exandria
"Players will actually be getting their hands on the controls and shaping how the story unfolds," Willingham explained, hinting at the game's interactive narrative potential. He emphasized this would impact not just iconic characters from Critical Role lore, but introduce new elements within the beloved world of Exandria.
From Tabletop to Screen to Game
The Critical Role empire - founded by prominent voice actors including Willingham, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, and others - has expanded from its Dungeons & Dragons roots into multi-platform storytelling. Their Amazon Prime Video animated series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina, has become a flagship success.
While maintaining the possibility of connections, Willingham clarified the video game would exist as a standalone experience within their broader creative universe. This follows Willingham's December 2024 comments to Rolling Stone about being in "active pursuit" of game development after years of groundwork.
Timing the Announcement
The Critical Role team initially anticipated revealing their video game ambitions by late 2024 or early 2025. As Willingham noted to Rolling Stone, "We've been testing the waters with various collaborations, but now we're evaluating how to best navigate the current gaming industry landscape and find our place in that ecosystem."
With no firm release date yet announced, fans can explore updates about the upcoming Season 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina while awaiting the gaming reveal.
