D&D's current boss, alongside a former World of Warcraft developer, expresses enthusiasm for a new D&D MMO. However, they argue that the traditional development approach Blizzard employed for their games needs some revision.
In the world of video games, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is making a significant comeback. With a resurgence of interest in old-school RPGs and the arrival of new talent, D&D is poised to captivate audiences like never before.
Stig Asmussen, the director behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, is stepping into the D&D realm. Asmussen is now at the helm of a new studio, Giant Skull, where he is working on a single-player D&D action-adventure game.
Meanwhile, Michael de Plater, a veteran from Shadow of Mordor, is leading a D&D incubation project for Wizards of the Coast. This project has already attracted over a dozen former Electronic Arts (EA) developers.
The success of Baldur's Gate 3, a D&D game developed by Larian Studios, has proven that D&D systems can appeal to a wide audience when presented effectively. Baldur's Gate 3 enjoyed outsized success for an old-school RPG, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the D&D franchise.
John Hight, the new president of Wizards of the Coast, is eager to capitalise on this resurgence. Hight, who previously spent 12 years at Blizzard overseeing parts of World of Warcraft, is now aggressively pushing for more D&D video games.
One potential project on the horizon is a D&D MMO. Hight has expressed interest in such a venture, but believes that it would require rethinking the traditional MMO model. He sees the popularity of Battle Royale games as a potential influence on the future of MMOs.
However, Hight describes the prospect of a D&D MMO as a "glimmer in his eye." He stresses that such a project would only come after Wizards of the Coast has assembled the necessary talent, technology, and plans.
In more concrete news, Hight has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 4 is indeed in the works. Exciting times lie ahead for D&D fans as the franchise continues to expand and evolve.
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