The popular Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, is on the brink of unveiling its first major video game, according to CEO Travis Willingham, who hinted that an announcement could be made "any day." In a recent interview with Business Insider, the team shared their ambitious plans for the future. While specifics about 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.
Describing the upcoming video game spinoff, Willingham stated, "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 players will have a significant impact on the narrative, interacting with both beloved and new characters within the expansive world of Exandria.
Travis Willingham, an actor and one of Critical Role's key figures, co-founded the company alongside other renowned voice actors including Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer. Since its inception, Critical Role has expanded into a vast universe of content, highlighted by its successful Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.
The upcoming video game will be another addition to Critical Role's diverse portfolio, though it may not directly connect with existing projects. In a December 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Willingham mentioned that the team was in the "active pursuit" of creating a Critical Role video game spinoff, noting they were nearing the end of a lengthy development process. Whether the game will follow one of the group's established campaigns or introduce a new story within the Critical Role universe is still uncertain.
Originally, the team anticipated making an announcement by the end of 2024 or early 2025. Now, as we progress into 2025, the announcement seems imminent. Willingham elaborated on the company's approach to the gaming industry in his conversation with Rolling Stone, saying, "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 no release date for the Critical Role video game has been set, fans can stay engaged with the franchise by exploring the first details on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.
