New Dungeons & Dragons Life Sim Promises A "New Experience" In An Iconic D&D Setting

video game adaptations often focus on the high adventure that can be found within the tabletop experience, but a new life sim could shake things up from the standard. Life simulation games have become increasingly popular in recent years, from the spike in 's popularity to the ever-expanding realm of cozy indie games. It's a template that can be applied to just about anything if the execution is well-considered, and is certainly no exception.

Major publisher Gameloft has announced a new game with life sim elements as a project in development at Gameloft's Montreal Studio, which is behind titles like It's a cooperative experience for PC and console that functions as a "," according to the press release. Like fifth edition,, and, the new game will take place in the classic Forgotten Realms setting.

A big part of the appeal of the Forgotten Realms lies in the memorable lore that's been built around it, and forging a life within that setting can always be a big draw for veterans. According to Gameloft Montreal's creative director Marc-Andre Deslongchamps, the new game is also intended to target newcomers alongside "." It's likely that the title will be more immediately accessible than something with the staggering complexity of , which could help bring even more players into the fold.

could be a good template for what the life sim elements of Gameloft's game might look like, layering a surplus of quests and side content on top of a core that's built around the appeal of its IP. was also Gameloft's first title to debut on PC and console instead of mobile platforms, so the game will be following in its path in that regard. Although a pocketable game would certainly have its appeal, this particular fact will probably come as a relief to many uncomfortable with mobile game monetization standards.

The survival and action RPG elements of Gameloft's game could set it apart from games where life simulation is the exclusive focus, and the world of the Forgotten Realms certainly