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Retro GamerVery positive

Warlock escapes Baldur's Gate 3's long shadow with a very different take on D&D that I'm happy to…

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, developed by Invoke Studios, offers a distinct take on the D&D universe with real-time action-adventure gameplay instead of turn-based combat. Set in the Domain of Dread, Darkon, the game reimagines spells and mechanics for exploration and combat, featuring characters like Tasha the Witch Queen. The game is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

Retro GamerPositive

Baldur's Gate 3 is "a great game," but Warlock devs say their own virtual D&D experience is…

Invoke Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, is being developed with a very different approach compared to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. While acknowledging Baldur's Gate 3 as a great game, Invoke Studios' Jeffrey Hattem stated that Warlock is set in a distinct D&D setting, the Domain of Dread, and will not be turn-based.

GamespotPositive

How Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Is Expanding D&D’s Darkest Corner With New Monsters And Magic

Invoke Studios is expanding the Dungeons & Dragons franchise with Warlock, a dark fantasy single-player adventure game set in the Domains of Dread. Players will make a pact with the warlock Taasha to wield new magic and face expanded monsters from the D&D universe. The game, featuring voice work from Tricia Helfer and Maggie Robertson, is set to release in 2027 and aims to appeal to both new and veteran D&D players.

GamespotPositive

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Doesn’t Seem Too Concerned With The “D&D” Part Of Its Title

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons has revealed its gameplay during Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcasing spell-slinging combat that emphasizes spells and action over traditional roleplaying. The game, developed by Invoke Studios, will feature the character Katri journeying through Ravenloft's Domains of Dread and is slated for a 2027 release. Maggie Robertson will voice the iconic Dungeons & Dragons character Tasha, who serves as Katri's patron.

PC GamesNPositive

Playing The Monstrous Feminine: Maggie Robertson on Warlock, and why Shakespeare "is great for games"

Actress Maggie Robertson, known for her roles in Resident Evil Village and Baldur's Gate 3, will star as the witch Tasha in Invoke Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game, Warlock. Robertson discusses how her Shakespearean acting background informs her portrayals of complex, 'monstrous feminine' characters and her unexpected success in the video game industry.

Retro GamerVery positive

Open-world D&D game Warlock casts iconic Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil Village actor as an evil archmage, and after Orin and Lady Dimitrescu I couldn't be more excited

Wizards of the Coast's upcoming open-world Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, has added Maggie Robertson, known for her roles as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3 and Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, to voice the archmage Tasha. Tricia Helfer will voice the protagonist Kaatri. The game, developed by Invoke Studios, is expected in 2027 and will be a single-player experience distinct from turn-based titles.

Retro GamerNegative

Baldur's Gate and D&D owner Hasbro is down $56 million as its strategy of canceling almost everything…

Hasbro is reporting a $56 million loss on its digital games portfolio, leading to the cancellation of several unspecified titles planned through 2028. While Baldur's Gate 3 was a success, the company's broader strategy of investing in and then canceling projects has resulted in significant financial setbacks. CEO Chris Cocks stated the company is refocusing investments on franchises with the clearest upside.

Rock Paper ShotgunNegative

Hasbro cancel Dungeons and Dragons action game helmed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director, leaving studio hunting for new publishing deal

Hasbro has canceled the publishing of a Dungeons and Dragons action game developed by Giant Skull, led by former Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen. The decision was made earlier this year after reviewing an early concept, leaving Giant Skull to seek a new publishing partner. Hasbro stated they value their ongoing relationship with Asmussen and his team.

PC GamerNegative

Hasbro cancelled a D&D game from the Jedi: Fallen Order director

Hasbro has cancelled a Dungeons & Dragons video game in early development at Giant Skull, a studio led by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director Stig Asmussen. The partnership between Wizards of the Coast and Giant Skull was terminated earlier this year. Another D&D game, Warlock, from Invoke Studios is still planned for a 2027 release.

GamespotVery positive

Baldur's Gate 3 Is Getting A Novel Featuring Everyone's Favorite Vampire, And That's Just The Start

Penguin Random House is launching a new publishing program for Baldur's Gate 3, including a prequel novel focusing on the character Astarion, a real-life version of the Necromancy of Thay book, a coloring book, and a cookbook. While Larian Studios is returning to its Divinity franchise, other studios are working on new Dungeons & Dragons games.