WARLOCK: Dungeons & Dragons Dark Fantasy Action Adventure Revealed at Game Awards 2025

Wizards of the Coast has pulled back the curtain on WARLOCK, a brand new dark fantasy action adventure set within the legendary Dungeons & Dragons universe. The game was revealed during The Game Awards 2025 ceremony on December 12, marking a bold new direction for the iconic tabletop franchise.

A Veteran Warrior's Dark Bargain

Players will step into the boots of Kaatri, a battle-hardened warrior who must make a fateful pact with otherworldly entities to wield forbidden magic against the encroaching darkness. This isn't your typical hero's journey—Kaatri's power comes at a cost, and wielding it means dancing on the edge between salvation and damnation.

Bringing Kaatri to life is none other than Tricia Helfer, the actress performed her role through full performance capture, ensuring every emotion and nuance translates into the dark fantasy world. Gamers will recognize Helfer's voice from her iconic roles as EDI in the *Mass Effect* trilogy and Sarah Kerrigan in *StarCraft II*, while TV audiences know her as Number Six in *Battlestar Galactica* and Charlotte in *Lucifer*.

Magic as Both Weapon and Key

WARLOCK's gameplay centers on a dynamic magic system that serves dual purposes. In exploration, spells function as keys that unlock mysteries scattered throughout the beautiful yet unsettling open world. Hidden paths, ancient secrets, and forgotten lore await those who master the arcane arts.

When combat erupts, magic combines with melee attacks to create what the developers describe as "both tactical and visceral" encounters. Strategic depth meets exhilarating action as players chain spells with physical strikes to overcome the horrors that lurk in every shadow.

Open World Dark Fantasy

The game takes place in a sprawling open world inspired by the core themes of Dungeons & Dragons—danger at every turn, otherworldly threats lurking in the darkness, and the constant tension between light and shadow. This is D&D reimagined for the action-adventure format, maintaining the rich lore while delivering a more immediate, visceral experience.

Developer and Release Details

Invoke Studios, a Montreal-based development team under the Wizards of the Coast umbrella, is crafting this ambitious title. Formerly known as Tuque Studios, the team previously developed *Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance* in 2021. The studio is led by Dominic Guay, co-creator of the *Watch Dogs* series at Ubisoft, and includes talent from franchises like *Far Cry*, *Guardians of the Galaxy*, and *Deus Ex*.

WARLOCK is planned for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Gameplay footage and additional details are promised for Summer 2026.

For fans of dark fantasy and D&D alike, WARLOCK represents an exciting new chapter for the franchise—one where the dice rolls happen in real-time and every pact with darkness brings both power and peril.