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

The renowned Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, is on the cusp of unveiling its inaugural major video game, with CEO Travis Willingham hinting that an announcement could be imminent. In a recent discussion with Business Insider, Willingham shared insights into the project, although details about the game's title and its integration into the Critical Role universe remain under wraps. He emphasized the team's dedication, stating, "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, an actor and one of Critical Role's prominent figures, co-founded the enterprise with fellow voice actors such as Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer. Since its launch, the D&D show has expanded into a vast universe, with notable success in projects like the Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.

The upcoming video game will complement Critical Role's existing projects without necessarily being a direct extension of them. In a December 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Willingham revealed that the team was in "active pursuit" of developing a video game spinoff, noting they were nearing the end of a multi-year journey. Whether the game will follow one of the group's campaigns or introduce an original narrative within the Critical Role world is still uncertain.

Originally, the team anticipated making an announcement by the end of 2024 or early 2025. Now, as we progress into 2025, the announcement seems to be just around the corner. Willingham reflected on their approach to the gaming industry in the Rolling Stone interview, saying, "Those collaborations we’ve had with various partners have been little toe dips in the pool just to see how it feels. 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."

While a release date for the Critical Role video game has yet to be disclosed, fans can stay engaged by exploring the first details on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.