Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons Is a New Single-Player RPG That Leans Into 'Expressive Magic'

Warlock: Dungeons and Dragons Is a New Single-Player RPG That Leans Into 'Expressive Magic'

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Key Points:

  • Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, an open-world single-player action-RPG focused on dark magic, was revealed at The Game Awards 2025 by Invoke Studios, creators of D&D: Dark Alliance.
  • The game centers on Kaatri, a warrior who embraces warlock powers to battle invading forces, with a narrative highlighting her bond with an otherworldly Patron, voiced by Tricia Helfer.
  • Warlock emphasizes immersive, expressive magic and player agency in third-person combat and exploration, aiming for a creative, freeform gameplay experience inspired by studios' past work on Watch Dogs and Deus Ex.
  • Unlike traditional tabletop D&D, the game avoids dice-rolling mechanics and focuses on delivering a pure video game experience