{
  "id": 3744839,
  "title": "Warlock's take on D&D magic might make me willing to sell my soul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/warlocks-take-on-d-d-magic-might-make-me-willing-to-sell-my-soul",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/warlocks-take-on-d-and-d-magic-might-make-me-willing-to-sell-my-soul/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Warlock, Hasbro and Invoke's open world action game draws attention, at least for those who find joy in wielding magic to plunder ogres' swords and hurl them at adversaries, or manipulating spells to usher in rain and gloom. Invoke refers to it as \"creative use of magic,\" but the reviewer calls it \"being a magical party pooper.\" The protagonist, Kaatri, is an experienced warrior who has made a pact with D&D celebrity Tasha (known for spells like Tasha's Hideous Laughter) and has acquired a myriad of magical abilities. The game's combat is complemented by Kaatri's mundane skills, including head removal, which will be revealed further upon further gameplay. However, the reviewer is more intrigued by the magic aspect of the game, despite the sword fighting being occasionally more efficient. Using spells such as Tasha's Leash to summon a lamp to set fire to brambles or employing the same spell to fetch water to extinguish flames, magic appears to be an all-encompassing tool. The reviewer notes that Kaatri's skills can teleport, shadow-step, move heavy objects, and even construct bridges. The reviewer finds the combat system to be a delightful spectacle of melee, teleportation, time manipulation, and telekinesis, with the interplay of these spells and attacks providing a tactical depth beyond immediate gratification. The game is compared favorably to games like Baldur's Gate 3, DMC, and Bayonetta, offering a flashy, over-the-top yet tactical approach to D&D magic. The game is slated for release in 2027.",
  "summary": "Or at least rent it out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Warlock is an open world action game with D&D magic mechanics.",
    "Protagonist Kaatri has pact with Tasha, known for spells like Tasha's Hideous Laughter.",
    "Magic in Warlock is versatile, enabling teleportation, shadow-stepping, and object manipulation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}