Excitement is building as the popular Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, prepares to unveil its first major video game. CEO Travis Willingham has hinted that an announcement could be just around the corner, stating it could happen "any day." This news came to light during an insightful interview with Business Insider, where the team shared their expansive vision for the future.
While the title and specific connection to the Critical Role universe remain under wraps, Willingham emphasized the dedication of the development team, saying they are "hard at work." He shared an exciting glimpse into the gameplay experience, noting, "They'll actually be getting their hands 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."
The upcoming video game will complement Critical Role's existing projects, though it may not directly tie into them. In a December 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Willingham revealed that the team was in "active pursuit" of creating this video game spinoff, indicating they were "starting to come to the end of a long road that we’ve been undertaking for the last couple of years." Whether the game will follow one of the group's established campaigns or introduce an original story within the Exandria world remains to be seen.
Originally, the team anticipated making the announcement before the end of 2024 or early 2025. Now, as we progress through the first quarter of 2025, the announcement seems imminent.
Reflecting on their approach, Willingham told 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."
Although a release date for the Critical Role video game has yet to be announced, fans can stay engaged by exploring the first details on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.
