Stockholm-based Resolution Games and Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, have joined forces to develop the first virtual reality game set in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) universe. Resolution Games, known for their popular digital tabletop adventure Demeo, expressed their enthusiasm for creating an immersive D&D experience in virtual reality. The collaboration aims to bring the iconic fantasy world of D&D to life in a new and innovative way. The game’s release is scheduled for the future, with specific details yet to be revealed.
Resolution Games, founded in 2015 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Linköping, Sweden, is a pioneering game development and publishing studio. Specializing in multiplayer games across platforms like PC and XR, Resolution Games has produced highly acclaimed titles such as Demeo, Demeo Battles, Racket Club, Blaston, Bait!, Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!, and Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale. The studio consistently pushes the boundaries of multiplayer gaming with innovative and immersive experiences.
Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), is renowned for developing legendary games that inspire creativity and forge communities. With headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, and additional studios in Austin, Montreal, Raleigh, and Renton, Wizards of the Coast is committed to delivering compelling experiences for gamers across both tabletop and digital gaming. The company is best known for its iconic franchises, Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, contributing to Hasbro’s extensive portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands. Wizards of the Coast aims to foster world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences across all gaming platforms.
“As anyone who’s played Demeo can guess, we’re incredibly huge fans of tabletop roleplaying games,” said Tommy Palm, founder and CEO of Resolution Games. “They have an unparalleled power to bring people together to create shared experiences, and that’s something we’ve tried to capture, too, with nearly every release in our library. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS offers one of the richest fantasy worlds that has ever been created, and it only gets bigger with every new sourcebook and adventure. We’re beyond humbled to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible IP and look forward to sharing the first details of this new project in the future.”
Following its 2021 release, Resolution Games’ Demeo garnered attention throughout the TTRPG world with its approachable blend of dungeon exploration and turn-based tactics with friends – which Palm reveals was firmly inspired by the team’s love for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Both Demeo and the second game in the franchise, Demeo Battles, are playable on PC and in VR. Demeo is also available on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.
“Resolution Games has a clear understanding of how to bring players together and capture the fun of tabletop gaming on digital platforms in an accessible way,” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. “They are an ideal partner to bring a new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS video game to life in VR and beyond. Dungeons & Dragons and our other world class gaming brands continue to attract amazing partners as we execute our strategy to grow our digital games portfolio through licensing and internal development.”
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