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A crossover between Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft has leaked
A leaked post indicates that Dungeons & Dragons may be receiving an official World of Warcraft crossover, potentially in the form of a 5th Edition setting book. If confirmed, it would bring Warcraft’s races, locations and fantasy setting into the tabletop role-playing game, marking a significant collaboration between two closely related fantasy franchises.
The information reportedly came from a now-removed Roll20 news post, later preserved by EN World. Wizards of the Coast is expected to reveal forthcoming D&D projects at Gen Con, running from 30 July to 2 August; Blizzard and D&D have previously collaborated through Diablo books and a World of Warcraft role-playing game based on D&D’s third edition rules.
In short
- A leaked post suggests a World of Warcraft D&D setting book.
- The crossover may be announced at Gen Con.
- Blizzard and D&D have collaborated before.
Explained simply
Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where players create characters and embark on fantasy adventures guided by a dungeon master. World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online game set in a fantasy world that has attracted millions of players since its 2004 launch.
A crossover would allow D&D players to experience adventures set within World of Warcraft's universe, using the video game's distinctive races, locations and storytelling. This would represent a significant partnership between two major fantasy franchises with overlapping audiences and shared worldbuilding traditions.
Blizzard and Wizards of the Coast, the company behind D&D, have previously collaborated through Diablo books and a World of Warcraft role-playing game using D&D's older rules system. This would be the latest chapter in an established relationship between the two firms.
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