The popular Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, is on the cusp of unveiling its first major video game, with CEO Travis Willingham teasing that an announcement could come "any day." This exciting news was shared during an interview with Business Insider. While details such as the game's title and its integration into the Critical Role universe remain under wraps, Willingham confirmed that the development team is diligently working on the project.
Willingham elaborated on the game's concept, stating, "They'll actually be getting their hand on the stick and controlling the outcome of the story, changing what might be possible from not just some of their favorite characters, but new offerings in the world of Exandria." This suggests that players will have a significant role in shaping the narrative within the expansive universe of Exandria.
Travis Willingham, an actor and one of Critical Role’s stars, co-founded the company with other well-known voice actors like Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer. Since its start, Critical Role has evolved into a vast universe, with a notable success being its Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.
The forthcoming video game will complement Critical Role’s other projects, though it won't necessarily tie directly into them. In a December 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Willingham mentioned that the team was in “active pursuit” of creating a Critical Role video game spinoff, signaling that they were nearing the end of a multi-year development journey. It remains uncertain whether the game will follow one of the group’s existing campaigns or introduce an original story within the Critical Role world.
Originally, the team anticipated making an announcement by the end of 2024 or early 2025. Now, as we approach the first quarter of 2025, the announcement seems imminent. Willingham reflected on their approach to game development, telling Rolling Stone, "Those collaborations we’ve had with various partners have been little toe dips in the pool just to see how it feels. You know, there’s a lot of upheaval in the interactive space right now. And we’ve seen studios sort of bear and weather those strains. It’s trying to become smarter about it and find out how we might fit into that larger ecosystem."
While a release date for the Critical Role video game has yet to be disclosed, fans can look forward to more information soon. In the meantime, you can explore the initial details about The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.
