Did someone roll a Nat-20? ‘Cause we’re feeling lucky. Wizards of the Coast is launching the first-ever officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) actual-play series, and it’s shaping up to be a critical hit.
First revealed by Variety, Dungeon Masters will whisk fans to the mysterious realm of Ravenloft from the game’s latest expansion, launching June 16. Four players will take up the quest — Dispatch star Mayanna Berrin, Forgotten Realms: Tears of Selune’s Christian Navarro, and Neil Newborn and Devora Wilde from Baldur’s Gate III — while Jasmine Bhullar from Dimension 20 and DesiQuest will bring the campaign to life as Dungeon Master. The series’ first two episodes will air on YouTube on April 22.
Embark on a new kind of D&D quest with 'Dungeon Masters' on YouTube. | Source: Wizards of the Coast
Embark on a new kind of D&D quest with 'Dungeon Masters' on YouTube. | Source: Wizards of the Coast via Variety
Embark on a new kind of D&D quest with 'Dungeon Masters' on YouTube. | Source: Wizards of the Coast via Variety
Embark on a new kind of D&D quest with 'Dungeon Masters' on YouTube. | Source: Wizards of the Coast via Variety
If you’re a fan of Critical Role or Dimension 20, you’re probably already well-acquainted with the actual-play concept. But for those joining the format fresh, this type of series follows real people as they play through an actual D&D tabletop campaign, from character creation to epic conclusion — and every twist and turn in between.
Embark on a new kind of D&D quest with 'Dungeon Masters' on YouTube. | Source: Wizards of the Coast via Variety/The Pop Insider
The campiagn will tie into Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, launching June 16. | Source: Wizards of the Coast via CNET
However, unlike its predecessors, Dungeon Masters will have the added bonus of using official D&D products, terms, and materials. Fans can even catch sneak peeks of unreleased content, which they can play online on D&D Beyond after each episode. Complete with a state-of-the-art set and an original score by Grammy-nominated composer David Arkenstone, this series will allow fans to experience their favorite role-playing game in an exciting, immersive way.
The first Dungeon Masters campaign will commence on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. PST, with new episodes dropping every week on YouTube. For more information, check out the official trailer below.
