Dungeons and Dragons is Getting Its Own VR Game

Demeo developer Resolution Games has announced an officially-licensed Dungeons and Dragons VR 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 of spinoffs like Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Baldur's Gate 3.

While Resolution Games has never made an official Dungeons and Dragons game, the developer is already very familiar with its style of gameplay. The Demeo franchise takes plenty of inspiration from the beloved role-playing game, featuring turn-based combat and an Action Point system similar to D&D's Action and Bonus Actions. Demeo also 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 official Dungeons and Dragons VR game.

As reported by IGN, Resolution Games officially announced its newfound partnership with Wizards of the Coast, working together to develop the first virtual reality Dungeons and Dragons game. Within the announcement, Resolution CEO Tommy Palm praised Dungeons and Dragons as «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» to bring Dungeons and Dragons to 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 be Dungeons and Dragons' first official VR game, the franchise already has a rich history with video games. The Dungeons and Dragons franchise has seen consistent video game releases since as early as