Critical Role Video Game Announcement Could Arrive 'Any Day,' Travis Willingham Confirms

The wildly popular Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, is on the cusp of releasing its first major video game, with CEO Travis Willingham hinting at an imminent announcement – potentially "any day now." This exciting news emerged during a recent interview with Business Insider.

While details remain scarce regarding the game's title and its precise connection to the Critical Role universe, Willingham confirmed the development team is diligently working on the project. He described the game as offering players a unique experience: "They'll actually be getting their hands on the stick and controlling the outcome of the story, changing what might be possible from not just some of their favorite characters, but new offerings in the world of Exandria."

Willingham, himself a Critical Role star, co-founded the company alongside fellow voice acting luminaries like Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and others. Critical Role's success has extended far beyond its initial D&D show, encompassing a thriving universe of projects, including the hit Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.

This upcoming video game will join Critical Role's expanding portfolio, though it won't necessarily be a direct tie-in to existing narratives. In December 2024, Willingham revealed to Rolling Stone that the team was actively pursuing a video game spinoff, stating they were "starting to come to the end of a long road that we’ve been undertaking for the last couple of years." Whether the game will follow one of the show's established campaigns or introduce an original story within Exandria remains a mystery.

While a previous expectation was an announcement before the end of 2024 or early 2025, Willingham's recent comments suggest an announcement could be imminent. He previously noted to Rolling Stone that their previous collaborations were "little toe dips in the pool," adding, "You know, there’s a lot of upheaval in the interactive space right now. And we’ve seen studios sort of bear and weather those strains. It’s trying to become smarter about it and find out how we might fit into that larger ecosystem.”

No official release date has been set for the Critical Role video game. In the meantime, fans can look forward to updates on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.