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Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons’ Core Story Won’t Change Based on Player Choices
Invoke's general manager Dominique Guay stated that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will not feature significant changes to its main narrative based on player choices, unlike Baldur's Gate 3. The game will focus on a single protagonist, Kaatri, and her imp, Skev, with an emphasis on exploration over waypoint following. Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Warlock boss says don't expect a Baldur's Gate 3-style fluid story: "The main narrative moments you're going to go through are written down"
Invoke's general manager Dominique Guay clarified that Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons will feature a more linear narrative compared to Baldur's Gate 3, with main story moments being pre-written. While Warlock focuses on the journey of a single protagonist, Kaatri, it will still include allies and developing relationships.
Warlock is "fundamentally a linear story," Wizards of the Coast says
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke have stated that their upcoming Dungeons and Dragons title, Warlock, will feature a fundamentally linear story, contrasting with the player agency seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3. While set in an open world, the narrative will focus on a pre-written campaign for the character Kaatri, with no branching paths or morality system. This approach is intended to deliver a strong narrative experience, with Invoke's VP Dominic Guay emphasizing that the core campaign outcomes are set.
Building a D&D game post-BG3: Why Warlock wants you to "feel like you're cheating"
Invoke's upcoming Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Warlock, aims to capture the creative spirit of tabletop play, drawing inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3's success in translating lore and player agency. Vice President Dominic Guay emphasizes the game's focus on flexible spell usage and player creativity, allowing for "cheating-like" interactions to solve problems, rather than solely relying on narrative choices.
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an open world spell-collecting game, and that's just fine by me, actually
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an upcoming open-world action RPG from Wizards of the Coast and developer Invoke, featuring spell-collecting gameplay. The game allows players to gather and utilize a variety of Dungeons & Dragons spells in creative ways, with a focus on systemic design and player experimentation. It is set to release in 2027 and aims to be accessible to players unfamiliar with D&D.
Next big D&D game fully revealed with a lengthy gameplay trailer
The next major Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, has been fully revealed with a gameplay trailer showcasing its immersive sim-inspired action. Developed by Invoke and published by Wizards of the Coast, the open-world RPG channels influences from games like The Darkness and Infamous. Warlock is set to release next year and will be available on PC via Steam.
Dungeons & Dragons game Warlock gets a first proper trailer, showing single-player action gameplay
Wizards of the Coast's studio Invoke has released the first trailer for the Dungeons & Dragons Warlock game, showcasing single-player action gameplay. Developed by Corinne Busch, the game is set to launch in 2027 and features a Warlock character making a pact to gain powers, with combat and world design inspired by Dungeons & Dragons elements.
