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 launching 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 specifics regarding the game's title and its connection to the Critical Role universe remain under wraps, Willingham confirmed the development team is diligently working on the project.

"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," he explained, highlighting the game's interactive narrative.

Willingham, a prominent Critical Role cast member, co-founded the company alongside fellow voice acting stars Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and others. Critical Role's success has expanded beyond its core D&D show, notably with the hit Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.

The upcoming video game will join Critical Role's diverse portfolio of projects, though its direct connection to existing storylines remains uncertain. In December 2024, Willingham revealed to Rolling Stone that the team was actively pursuing a video game spinoff, nearing the culmination of a multi-year endeavor. Whether the game will follow one of the show's established campaigns or introduce an original narrative within the Exandria world is yet to be seen.

While a previous estimate suggested an announcement before the end of 2024 or early 2025, the imminent nature of the announcement now suggests a release could be very soon. Willingham previously commented to Rolling Stone on the challenges of the interactive entertainment industry, stating, "Those collaborations we’ve had with various partners have been little toe dips in the pool just to see how it feels…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 release date for the Critical Role video game has been announced. In the meantime, fans can look forward to further details on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.