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D&D: World of Warcraft adapts Azeroth as a flexible tabletop toolkit, not a direct MMO translation
gaming5 days ago

D&D: World of Warcraft adapts Azeroth as a flexible tabletop toolkit, not a direct MMO translation

Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard are releasing a 256-page Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book on November 17, 2026. The release functions as a modular toolkit rather than a linear campaign, featuring 16 playable races, 60 new spells, and iconic Azeroth dungeons. Designers emphasize that the adaptation paraphrases MMO concepts for tabletop play, avoiding direct mechanical translations like raiding or grinding. Key figures include James Wyatt and Joey Haeck, who highlight the shift from digital mechanics to narrative flexibility and small-group encounters.

via Game Informer|
#blizzard-entertainment#dungeons-and-dragons#gaming
Warlock: D&D Goes Spell-Slinging Action, Heading to 2027
technology1 month ago

Warlock: D&D Goes Spell-Slinging Action, Heading to 2027

Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons reveals a third-person, spell-focused action game at Gamescom, prioritizing combat over traditional roleplay and placing Katri on a Ravenloft journey with Tasha as her patron. Developed by Invoke Studios (formerly Tuque Studios), the title is slated for a 2027 release and promises a darker, Witcher-like fantasy experience rather than a faithful tabletop replication.

via GameSpot|
#dungeons-and-dragons#gamescom#katri
Wild Magic Takes Center Stage in Warlock: D&D Action RPG
games1 month ago

Wild Magic Takes Center Stage in Warlock: D&D Action RPG

At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons was shown with roughly 10 minutes of gameplay, featuring Kaatri wielding forbidden magic and melee to bend the world and defeat foes. The single-player action RPG from Invoke Studios stars Tricia Helfer as Kaatri (with Tasha voiced by Maggie Robertson) and is set for PC and console release in 2027.

via kotaku.com|
#dungeons-and-dragons#games#gamescom
Dungeons & Dragons Unveils Star Wars and World of Warcraft Tie-Ins in Universes Beyond
gaming2 months ago

Dungeons & Dragons Unveils Star Wars and World of Warcraft Tie-Ins in Universes Beyond

Wizards of the Coast announced Star Wars- and World of Warcraft-themed D&D books as part of its Universes Beyond lineup, revealed at Gen Con 2026. The WoW edition launches Nov. 17 and lets players roll Azeroth—recreating a WoW main or making a new character—to explore familiar zones and dungeons, with a companion Azeroth map pack. A Star Wars-themed D&D book is planned for 2027 as another Universes Beyond entry. The announcements also include D&D Icons and other cross‑franchise initiatives.

via Variety|
#dungeons-and-dragons#gaming#star-wars
Wizards of the Coast Chief Steps Down Amid Growth and Digital Portfolio Reassessment
business2 months ago

Wizards of the Coast Chief Steps Down Amid Growth and Digital Portfolio Reassessment

John Hight resigns as Wizards of the Coast president after two years, despite strong earnings and a recent $56 million impairment hit to Hasbro’s video game portfolio; he will pursue other opportunities and transition to a consulting role after Sept. 1. The company emphasizes confidence in its digital games while prioritizing proven long-term successes, with Exodus and Warlock slated for 2027 and ongoing strong performance from Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Gen Con 2026 events and Universes Beyond expansions, including The Hobbit, signal continued growth as a leadership search begins.

via Nerdist|
#business#dungeons-and-dragons#hasbro
Wizards of the Coast chief John Hight to step down, move to advisory role
business2 months ago

Wizards of the Coast chief John Hight to step down, move to advisory role

John Hight will step down as Wizards of the Coast president on September 1 and will remain with the company as an advisor. Joined from Blizzard in 2024, he oversaw Magic: The Gathering, D&D, and upcoming titles like Exodus and Warlock. Hasbro recently booked a $56 million impairment on its video game portfolio and cancelled several 2028+ releases, while Wizards’ core brands remain strong and a successor search has begun; Hight has previously expressed interest in a D&D MMO.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#dungeons-and-dragons#hasbro
D&D Sequel Written, But Money Keeps It From Hitting the Screen
movies2 months ago

D&D Sequel Written, But Money Keeps It From Hitting the Screen

At Comic-Con, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves co-writer/director Jonathan Goldstein said he and co-writers Michael Gilio and Johnathan Francis Daley drafted a script for a hypothetical sequel that fans would probably enjoy, but financial realities and Paramount’s merger-driven priorities make a release unlikely. The first film earned about $208.2 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, and Paramount is focusing on other IP plays (including a Star Trek movie from the same writers) after a previously announced Paramount+ D&D TV spinoff was scrapped.

via Gizmodo|
#box-office#dungeons-and-dragons#jonathan-goldstein
D&D Sequel Written, But Budget Hurdles Could Delay It
film2 months ago

D&D Sequel Written, But Budget Hurdles Could Delay It

Dungeons & Dragons writer-director Jonathan Goldstein revealed at Comic-Con that a sequel to the 2023 film has been written, but it may not be produced due to high costs; despite the original earning $205 million worldwide on a $150 million budget and strong reviews, Paramount has not greenlit a follow-up, while related live-action plans have shifted to Netflix's The Forgotten Realms.

via Deadline|
#comic-con#dungeons-and-dragons#film
Dungeons & Dragons 2 Script Complete, But Budget Keeps Sequel in Limbo
movies2 months ago

Dungeons & Dragons 2 Script Complete, But Budget Keeps Sequel in Limbo

Director Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley completed a screenplay for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2, but Paramount has not greenlit production due to high costs. The first film earned about $205 million worldwide on a roughly $150 million budget, prompting thoughts of a cheaper, tighter sequel with potential cast returns. Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a separate Forgotten Realms live-action series, underscoring ongoing franchise interest even as the sequel’s fate remains uncertain.

via FandomWire|
#dungeons-and-dragons#honor-among-thieves-2#movies
D&D-WoW Crossover Hints at Gen Con Debut
gaming2 months ago

D&D-WoW Crossover Hints at Gen Con Debut

An accidental Roll20 post briefly previewed a new D&D World of Warcraft crossover product with pre-orders listed for 'D&D World of Warcraft,' ahead of a formal Gen Con reveal at the D&D Keynote on July 30, 2026. While not yet confirmed by Wizards of the Coast or Activision Blizzard, the leak aligns with Hasbro's push for crossovers and echoes earlier Warcraft-based D&D adaptations from 2003 and 2005.

via Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics|
#crossover#dungeons-and-dragons#gaming
Wizards of the Coast ends Giant Skull deal, cancels D&D adventure
business4 months ago

Wizards of the Coast ends Giant Skull deal, cancels D&D adventure

Wizards of the Coast has terminated its publishing agreement with Giant Skull, canceling a Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game. Hasbro says it decided not to pursue Giant Skull's early concept but will consider future proposals, and Giant Skull founder Stig Asmussen says talks with Hasbro and others are ongoing. The move comes amid Wizards of the Coast’s broader reorganization, including the closure of Atomic Arcade; Giant Skull is staffed by veterans from EA’s Respawn Studio.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#cancellation#dungeons-and-dragons