The Dungeons & Dragons franchise continues expanding its video game presence with Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a new open-world single-player action-adventure centered on wielding dark magic to battle enemies.
From the Creators of Dark Alliance
Revealed at The Game Awards 2025, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is the next project from developer Invoke Studios, creators of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance. Set in the D&D universe, Warlock follows warrior Kaatri, who embraces newfound dark powers to unleash otherworldly magic against forces invading the land.
Immersive, Expressive Magic Combat
The game is a third-person action-adventure built around immersive, expressive magic where players use spellcraft to solve challenges and defeat monsters across all game facets. Prior to the reveal, early footage showed the game's approach to magic-focused combat and exploration across a connected open world. The CG trailer showcased various foes, including undead warriors and even a Beholder monster familiar to D&D veterans.
The Warlock Fantasy
According to developers, the action-adventure focuses on the warlock fantasy, with the main narrative diving into D&D lore through Kaatri's story — played by Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer — as she walks the warlock path. True to D&D tradition, warlocks form bonds with otherworldly beings called Patrons, and the relationship between Kaatri and her patron forms one of the campaign's core storylines.
Player Agency Over RPG Systems
Developers stated gameplay leans heavily into player agency, with players using Kaatri's abilities and magic to overcome challenges. While not explicitly calling it an immersive sim, the team pointed to their previous work on Watch Dogs, Deus Ex, and Far Cry as inspiration for the experience Warlock aims to deliver.
That freeform nature mirrors the traditional tabletop experience. However, developers clarified this action-adventure isn't a traditional RPG. They believe its player-agency-driven design will serve as an accessible entry point for D&D newcomers.
Release Information
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is clearly in early production stages — the adventure releases in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. News about the game, including the gameplay premiere, arrives summer 2026.
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