This weekend opens the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which hopes to be the first in a new series of movies based on the role-playing game, which has had a recent resurgence thanks to role play online It was one of the activities that brought people together the most during the confinement in the Covid-19 pandemic. But even before was gaining popularity thanks to series like Critical Role and the fifth edition, and this film hopes to regain the presence of the franchise in popular culture, and therefore we are receiving a Dungeons and Dragons themed DLC in Minecraft.
During today's D&D Direct video presentation, Wizards of the Coast announced new collaborations that extend the reach of the D&D brand. The first of these new partnerships will be with Minecraft with the release of a new Minecraft D&D DLC, available on the Minecraft Market this spring.
Somehow, you will be able to play Dungeons and Dragons in Minecraft
In this new Minecraft D&D DLC, players will be able to choose between classes like Barbarian or Wizard and explore five iconic locations from the Forgotten Realms, like Candlekeep and Icewind Dale; while defeating classic enemies like beholders, mimics, mind flayers, and dragons.
This new and original adventure allows players customize your character's stats and roll 20-sided dice to determine how to proceed during dialogues, which will be voiced in this DLC. Play with your friends and enjoy a unique D&D experience in the world of Minecraft.
We are excited to partner with Wizards of the Coast to release a new Dungeons & Dragons DLC for Minecraft. We can't wait for the community to dive in and experience a blocky view of the world of D&D.
Riccardo Lenzi, Senior Producer at Mojang Studios
Thus, the fantastic adventures of Dungeons and Dragons come to one of the most popular games, to introduce the world and some of the mechanics to the most popular video game of all time. Although its release comes after the release of the movie, and it does not have a clear release date yet. The one that arrives through the market will make it possible for any user on any compatible platform to play it alone or accompanied by their friends regardless of the platform.
