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Demeodeveloper Resolution Games has announced an officially-licensedDungeons and DragonsVR game, partnering with Wizards of the Coast for its adaptation of the iconic franchise. The massively popular role-playing game has long been one of the most recognizable franchises in tabletop gaming, spawning a media empire that ranges from novels and video games to web series and more. The game has been particularly prominent in recent years, following the success ofspinoffs likeDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ThievesandBaldur’s Gate 3.
While Resolution Games has never made an officialDungeons and Dragonsgame, the developer is already very familiar with its style of gameplay. TheDemeofranchise takes plenty of inspiration from the beloved role-playing game, featuring turn-based combat and an Action Point system similar toD&D’s Action and Bonus Actions.Demeoalso places a heavy focus on virtual reality, releasing for both Oculus Quest and PS VR2 with a VR tabletop environment. Now, Resolution Games is teaming up with Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro for an officialDungeons and DragonsVR game.
As reported by IGN, Resolution Games officially announced its newfound partnership with Wizards of the Coast, working together to develop the first virtual realityDungeons and Dragonsgame. Within the announcement, Resolution CEO Tommy Palm praisedDungeons and Dragonsas “one of the richest fantasy worlds ever created.” Wizards of the Coast’s Eugene Evans had equally glowing reviews of Resolution Games, calling the developer an “ideal partner” tobringDungeons and Dragonsto life in virtual reality. No details or release window were revealed at the time, with Resolution Games promising more information to come later.
While the new collaboration with Resolution Games will beDungeons and Dragons' first official VR game, the franchise already has a rich history with video games. TheDungeons and Dragonsfranchise has seen consistent video game releases since as early as 1988, with Wizards of the Coast typically partnering with other developers for spinoffs likeNeverwinter NightsandDark Alliance.Larian Studios’Baldur’s Gate 3saw universal acclaim following its release last year, winning the coveted “Game of the Year” award at the 2023 Game Awards.
With aDungeons and DragonsVR game in the works, Wizards of the Coast is gearing up for a major change coming to the franchise’s core tabletop game. The developer is planning to releaseOne D&Dlater this year as the newest major revision toDungeons and Dragons' rules. Wizards of the Coast has already rolled out multiple playtests, showing off the changes to major mechanics likeDungeons and Dragons' Feat system, playable classes, and plenty more. Between Demeo’s collaboration withDungeons and Dragonsand the impending release ofOne D&D, plenty of new ways to play the iconic game are on the way.
