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Critical Role's Campaign 4 has introduced six new players, and the show's creators suggest that adding new faces may become a regular part of the series to ensure its longevity beyond the original cast.
Dispatch's popularity suggests a likely Season 2, but AdHoc Studio has only just begun considering it, as they are currently working on a new project with Critical Role. The first season ends soon, and while a second season isn't confirmed, the show's success might influence future plans.
Critical Role announces Brennan Lee Mulligan as the GM for its highly anticipated Campaign 4, launching on October 2, 2025, marking a new chapter with a fresh world and tone, and highlighting Mulligan's extensive experience in TTRPGs and comedy.
Brennan Lee Mulligan, known for 'Dimension 20,' will serve as Game Master for Critical Role's upcoming Campaign 4, marking a new era for the series. He has also signed a three-year deal with Dropout to continue his work on 'Dimension 20' and develop new projects, while taking a break from his usual role as DM for 'Dimension 20' during this campaign. The season premieres on October 2, with details on cast and story to be revealed later.
Critical Role is developing its first video game in partnership with AdHoc Studios, set in the world of Exandria, featuring a new adventure with player choices, though details on the setting and timeline are still being finalized.
Critical Role is developing its first original video game set in the universe of Exandria, in collaboration with AdHoc Studio, following their successful interactive storytelling game DISPATCH, which features Critical Role voice talent and is set to release in 2025. The new game aims to expand the franchise into interactive media, though specific details and release dates are not yet available.
Critical Role is partnering with AdHoc Studio to develop its first video game set in the Exandria universe, with a focus on narrative-driven gameplay, and is also collaborating on the upcoming game 'Dispatch,' expected in 2025, which features a superhero workplace comedy theme and includes notable voice talent. The project aims for a scale that balances quality and development time, with a potential storyline set between major campaigns.
Ubisoft releases Update 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5, adding a new questline in collaboration with Critical Role, a challenging nightmare difficulty mode, a headgear toggle for cutscenes, and various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
Critical Role celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting its journey from a small home game to a multimedia empire with live shows, spin-offs, and an animated series, all driven by a close-knit group of friends who prioritize fun and friendship while expanding the actual play genre of entertainment.
Critical Role's Candela Obscura Chapter 3, titled "The Circle of Tide and Bone," promises to delve into dark secrets and internal conflicts as the horror-themed series continues. Ashly Burch and Sam Riegel join the cast, bringing their unique characters to the table. The new chapter, led by Game Master Aabria Iyengar, explores class differences and introduces new threats within the Fairelands. Viewers can expect a mix of gothic and cosmic horror, with episodes premiering on the last Thursday of November, December, and January.
"Critical Role," a popular live stream on Twitch featuring eight voice actors playing "Dungeons & Dragons," has gained a massive following of over 1.3 million fans. Their success has led to a sold-out live show at London's Wembley Arena, with a crowd of 12,500 expected. The show's appeal lies in its heartfelt storytelling and genuine moments, mixed with humor and occasional mistakes. The cast members have become geek world royalty and have built a profitable empire, including an animated series and investments in intellectual property.
Matthew Mercer, the Game Master of the popular Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role, has become the most famous player of the game in the world. The show, which is broadcast on Twitch, has gained a massive following and turned into a multimedia empire, generating millions in revenue. Mercer's talent as a Game Master and his ability to create immersive storytelling experiences have elevated Dungeons & Dragons to an art form. However, he acknowledges that his professional status can be intimidating for new players and hopes to encourage a more inclusive and enjoyable gaming experience for all.
Overwatch 2's fifth season pays tribute to tabletop games with references to Critical Role and an ongoing text-based story. The season also introduces changes to reintroduce crowd control to the game, including a rework of Cassidy's grenade ability.
Critical Role's Darrington Press has released a quickstart guide for their new tabletop RPG, Illuminated Worlds, which will be the basis for their upcoming livestreaming series, Candela Obscura. The game features a narrative, cinematic play style with a dice pool system based on three drives - nerve, cunning, and intuition. The game includes five classes with two subclasses each and custom character sheets. Candela Obscura premieres on Twitch and YouTube on Thursday at 7 p.m. PT.
The recently released Dungeons & Dragons movie, "Honor Among Thieves," features a subtle Easter egg referencing the character Fresh Cut Grass from the popular web series Critical Role. In the movie, the sorcerer Simon uses sensory effects to distract his audience, including making the air smell like fresh cut grass, which is a nod to the Critical Role character voiced by Sam Riegel. The Easter egg is cleverly integrated and not super obvious.