Travis Willingham Hints at Imminent Critical Role Video Game Reveal

Fans of the renowned Dungeons & Dragons show, Critical Role, are on the edge of their seats as the group prepares to unveil its first major video game. CEO Travis Willingham hinted to Business Insider that an announcement could come "any day" now. Although details such as the game's title and its exact connection to the Critical Role universe remain under wraps, Willingham assured that the development team is diligently working on the project.

Willingham described the upcoming video game as an interactive experience where players can influence the story's outcome. "They'll actually be getting their hand 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. This suggests a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience within the rich tapestry of the Critical Role universe.

Willingham, who is not only the CEO but also a star of the show, co-founded Critical Role with a talented ensemble of voice actors including Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer. Since its launch, Critical Role has expanded into a vast universe, with one of its most notable ventures being the Amazon Prime Video series, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina.

The forthcoming video game will be a standalone project within the Critical Role ecosystem. In a December 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, Willingham mentioned that the team was in the "active pursuit" of creating a Critical Role video game spinoff, indicating they were nearing the end of a multi-year development journey. It's still uncertain whether the game will follow one of the group's existing campaigns or introduce an entirely new narrative within the world of Exandria.

Originally, the team anticipated making an announcement by the end of 2024 or early 2025. Now, as we progress into the third month of 2025, the excitement builds with the promise of an imminent reveal.

Reflecting on the project, Willingham told Rolling Stone, "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 announced, fans can stay engaged by exploring the first details on The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4.