November 23, 2024
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Starbreeze Entertainment announces Project Baxter, a new Dungeons & Dragons game launching in 2026


Starbreeze Entertainment has revealed Project Baxter, a new game based on the Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property from Wizards of the Coast. This title is scheduled for release in 2026 with cross-play for “all major platforms” and is both published and developed by Starbreeze Entertainment.

According to Starbreeze Entertainment, Project Baxter, also known internally by that name, set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, will incorporate signature elements of Starbreeze games, such as cooperative multiplayer, a lifelong commitment through the Games as model. a Service, community involvement and a larger than life experience. The game will launch on all major platforms in 2026 and will include cross-play. The production of the game will use Unreal Engine 5.

“It’s hard to imagine a better combination than Dungeons & Dragons and Starbreeze—both grounded in cooperative and community-driven experiences, ‘play your way’ and infinite replayability,” said Tobias Sjogren, CEO of Starbreeze Entertainment, in a press release. “When looking for prospective IPs for our future projects, Dungeons & Dragons was always at the top of our list and I am incredibly happy to announce this license. I want to thank Wizards of the Coast for being a great partner. Game development is in full swing, and we are excited to deliver an incredible Dungeons & Dragons action adventure in 2026.”

Eugene Evans, senior vice president of digital strategy and licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, added: “Dungeons & Dragons is having a banner year. Our gaming brands, including Dungeons & Dragons, continue to attract great partners as we execute our plan to grow our digital games portfolio through licensing and development. Our collaboration with Starbreeze is a clear example of this strategy. Given their impressive gaming background and passion for Dungeons & Dragons, we are confident they will create an experience that will delight fans around the world.”

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