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Dungeons & Dragons Game by Giant Skull Has Been Cancelled
Hasbro, through its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast, has cancelled a Dungeons & Dragons game being developed by Giant Skull due to the termination of their publishing deal. Industry veteran Stig Asmussen, founder of Giant Skull, confirmed the cancellation and is seeking new publishing partners. The game was not intended to be a successor to the Baldur's Gate franchise.
Hasbro Cancels Dungeons & Dragons Game from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director
Hasbro has canceled a new Dungeons & Dragons game that was being developed by Stig Asmussen, the director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The reasons for the cancellation were not disclosed.
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.
Hasbro cancels Dungeons & Dragons game from God of War and Star Wars Jedi veteran after seeing early concept
Hasbro, through its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast, has canceled its exclusive publishing agreement with Stig Asmussen's studio Giant Skull for a new single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game. The decision was made after reviewing the game's early concept, though Wizards of the Coast expressed openness to future pitches from Giant Skull.
Wizards of the Coast cancels Giant Skull’s Dungeons & Dragons action adventure game
Wizards of the Coast has canceled its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, a studio founded by former members of the development team behind the game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt." The canceled project was an action-adventure game based on the Dungeons & Dragons franchise.
Transformers to finally get a big budget video game as Hasbro invests millions
Hasbro is investing $1 billion into developing traditional video games, focusing on action-adventure and RPG titles for PC and console, and explicitly avoiding live service models. CEO Chris Cocks indicated that new games based on franchises like Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering are in development. The company aims to build its own games internally after previously licensing its properties.
Star Wars Jedi Veteran's Dungeons & Dragons Game Has Been Canceled
Wizards of the Coast, in partnership with Giant Skull studio founded by Stig Asmussen, has canceled an upcoming single-player action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Hasbro confirmed the project's cancellation, though stated they still value their relationship with Giant Skull and are open to future pitches. This decision comes after significant investment in AAA game development following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
Star Wars Jedi Veteran's Dungeons & Dragons Game Has Been Canceled
Wizards of the Coast, in partnership with Giant Skull studio founded by Stig Asmussen, has canceled an upcoming single-player action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Hasbro confirmed the project's cancellation, though stated they still value their relationship with Giant Skull and are open to future pitches. This decision comes after significant investment in AAA game development following the success of Baldur's Gate 3.
Wizkids Announces Official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Miniatures Line
Wizkids has announced an official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within miniatures line, part of their Icons of the Realms series. The collection will feature detailed depictions of dark lords and cosmic horrors from the supplement, with three products releasing in October 2026. These include Eldritch Enemies of Ravenloft, Maddening Monsters of Ravenloft, and a Cthulhu boxed miniature, all designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e.
This award-winning RPG combines D&D and Zelda "into something bigger and more evocative" for its first…
The award-winning tabletop RPG BREAK!!, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and The Legend of Zelda, is successfully crowdfunding its first adventure campaign, START. The project has surpassed its goal, earning over $143,800 and receiving a 'Project We Love' seal from Kickstarter. Co-creator Reynaldo Madriñan detailed the campaign's focus on a 'points of light' setting and a scenario involving players helping a town combat magical plantlife and old magitech devices to cure a disease.
Hasbro CEO says "you should expect more" crossovers for D&D
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has indicated that fans of Dungeons & Dragons should anticipate more crossover collaborations in the future. While specific details remain scarce, the company is exploring ways to integrate its intellectual properties, potentially including a 'D&D in space' concept, though fan reception to previous crossovers like Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond has been mixed.
"Our players are going to be pretty psyched": Hasbro CEO talks D&D, video games, and playing to win
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the company's strategy for its intellectual properties, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, emphasizing a 'Playing to Win' approach that focuses on innovative experiences and engaging adult fans. Cocks highlights the success of Baldur's Gate 3 as an example of adapting D&D for digital platforms and expresses excitement for upcoming digital titles like Exodus, a 'D&D in space' inspired RPG.
D&D launches Game Pass-style subscription system with free encounters, maps, and more
Wizards of the Coast has launched "D&D Beyond Drops," a new subscription service for Dungeons & Dragons players. This system offers weekly ready-to-play content, including encounters, maps, spells, and backgrounds, for Hero and Master Tier subscribers. Content will be themed seasonally, starting with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within in 2026, and subscribers will retain access to Drops as long as their membership is active.
D&D Beyond Is Revamping Subscription Benefits With Weekly Drops Of New And Remade Content
D&D Beyond is revamping its subscription benefits with a new system called 'D&D Beyond Drops,' which will provide subscribers with weekly and monthly digital content such as maps, spells, and feats. This change moves away from purely cosmetic rewards to more substantial in-game assets, with content being added regularly and plans for community feedback to shape future additions.
New D&D campaign Neon Odyssey blends Cowboy Bebop and SNES games into the perfect setting
The Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Neon Odyssey, a blend of Cowboy Bebop and classic SNES games, has achieved massive success on Kickstarter, exceeding its funding goal by over 8,500%. Developed by Legends of Avantris, the project offers a unique sci-fi setting with reworked D&D classes and vehicle rules, drawing heavy inspiration from '80s and '90s pop culture. Delivery is expected in November 2027.
Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana Villainous Options 2 Introduces More Sinister Subclasses
Wizards of the Coast has released Unearthed Arcana Villainous Options 2 for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, introducing three new evil-themed subclasses: the Barbarian Path of Lament, the Warrior of Venom Monk, and the Primordial Patron Warlock. The playtest material is available on D&D Beyond, with a feedback survey scheduled for April 30.
The D&D Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Expansion Is Now Available to Preorder
Preorders are now available for the Dungeons & Dragons expansion, Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The expansion includes a book, DM screen, map pack, and Tarokka deck.
As DLC rumors swirl, grab Dragon's Dogma 2 at its lowest price yet, with a free game thrown in too
Dragon's Dogma 2 is currently available at its lowest price of $24.49, a 65% discount, with rumors of an upcoming DLC circulating. Despite mixed reviews and some initial performance issues, the game is praised for its unique gameplay mechanics, including its vocation system and climbing large enemies. Purchases over $15 also include a free game choice from a selection of titles.
The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel Are reuniting for an official D&D show called Dungeon Masters
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde are starring in Wizards of the Coast's new official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, Dungeon Masters. The show, launching April 22 on YouTube, will feature unreleased D&D content and aims to replicate the excitement of live D&D sessions.
Wizards of the Coast's official D&D actual-play series will feature Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from…
Wizards of the Coast is launching a new official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series titled Dungeon Masters, featuring actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from Baldur's Gate 3. This anthology series will tie directly into upcoming D&D releases, starting with a gothic-horror campaign set in Ravenloft. Each episode will include a free play-along pack with encounters and monster stats.
