{
  "id": 3334945,
  "title": "Next big D&D game fully revealed with a lengthy gameplay trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/next-big-d-d-game-fully-revealed-with-a-lengthy-gameplay-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/the-next-big-d-and-d-game-has-been-revealed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After releasing the highly anticipated Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios has turned its attention back to its own fantasy universe. Meanwhile, the forthcoming D&D game from developer Invoke aims to capture the spirit of immersive sim-action games from the 2000s, such as The Darkness, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and Infamous.\n\nAt Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase, the first glimpse of the game's Warlock gameplay was revealed. While the gameplay demonstrates a level of precision in using warlock powers, it also leaves some questions about how much open-world exploration the player will be able to engage in. Invoke describes Warlock as an open-world game, showcasing elements reminiscent of Skyrim, where players can stroll into a town and interact with locals upon arrival.\n\nHowever, the narrative progresses linearly from one event to another, which may be due to the nature of the trailer. The characters and story are expected to be the key factors in determining the game's success, as players have experienced numerous similar adventures before. The warlock class, in particular, is intriguing, as the protagonist, Kaatri, has made a pact with an ancient and powerful witch named Tasha, who appears to have her own objectives. The conflict stemming from this predicament is anticipated to be central to the game's narrative.\n\nScheduled for release next year, Warlock is now available on Steam, offering additional information to those who wish to learn more about this upcoming D&D game.",
  "summary": "Warlock gameplay is bringing me back to the mid-2000s.",
  "key_points": [
    "Invoke Studios reveals Warlock gameplay at Gamescom",
    "Warlock combines open-world exploration with linear narrative",
    "Warlock's protagonist Kaatri is a warlock pact with witch Tasha"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}