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Warlock D&D Action RPG Promises Deep Magic and Mystery

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Invoke Studios' Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an upcoming open-world action RPG. It will feature creative spellcasting and exploration in the Ravenloft setting. The game aims for a 2027 release, appealing to both new and veteran players.

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Tech Radar

'We don't want to create a game where if you know D&D, you're like, Oh, I know everything' — Invoke says Warlock has a lot of 'deep cut' elements from Dungeons & Dragons, but is designed for both new and experienced players to 'live that mystery'

Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay stated that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons incorporates 'deep-cut' elements from the TTRPG while aiming to maintain a sense of mystery for both new and experienced players. The game, set in the Darkon realm within Ravenloft, is designed to encourage exploration and discovery rather than relying on players' existing D&D knowledge. It is scheduled for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

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Major Nelson

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons – The Open World Adventure Making Magic More… Magical

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, an open-world action-adventure game from Invoke Studios, offers a unique approach to magic, treating it as a versatile tool rather than a simple solution. Players control Kaatri, a warlock who can combine melee combat with expressive spellcasting, using spells like telekinesis in multiple ways to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The game emphasizes player discovery with a quest system that relies on gathering clues rather than following waypoints. Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is set to release on Xbox Series X|S in 2027.

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Retro Gamer

Warlock is "building on the shoulders of giants" as a D&D game, but just like Baldur's Gate 3 you…

Invoked Studios' upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game, Warlock, was showcased at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, featuring cinematics, combat, and exploration. Creative director Jeffrey Hattem stated the game builds on D&D's legacy while adding unique elements and new spells, aiming to be accessible to both newcomers and long-time fans. Hattem also distinguished Warlock from Baldur's Gate 3, emphasizing its standalone narrative.

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PC Gamer

Warlock's take on D&D magic might make me willing to sell my soul

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is an upcoming open-world action RPG from Invoke Studios and Hasbro, where players control Kaatri, a magic-user gifted by Tasha. The game emphasizes creative use of spells for combat, traversal, and puzzle-solving, offering a flashy, action-dense approach to D&D magic. It is slated for a 2027 launch.

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Gamespot

Warlock Hands-On: The New D&D Action-RPG Is Not Afraid To Ditch Tradition

Invoke Studios' upcoming action-RPG, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, offers a dark-fantasy open world experience with player choice at its core. While it deviates from traditional D&D mechanics, the game features extensive magic systems and exploration for players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a planned 2027 release.

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Retro Gamer

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.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

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.

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Gamespot

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.

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