Hasbro cancel Dungeons and Dragons action game helmed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director, leaving studio hunting for new publishing deal
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Hasbro has canceled the Dungeons and Dragons action game developed by Giant Skull, a studio led by former Star Wars Jedi series director Stig Asmussen, with the decision reportedly made earlier this year.
- Despite the cancellation, Hasbro expressed respect for Asmussen and his team, and Giant Skull is actively seeking new publishing deals with Wizards of the Coast and other companies.
- The cancellation is notable given the initial optimism and strong endorsement from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast when the game was announced last June.
- Giant Skull aimed to create a rich Dungeons & Dragons universe featuring immersive storytelling and heroic combat, but this vision will need to be realized under a new publishing agreement.
- Hasbro continues to develop other Dungeons & Dragons projects, including Invoke Studios' Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons and the RPG Exodus, both targeted for release around 2027.