IGN argues that Peacock’s planned live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl could influence whether major studios pursue more LitRPG book adaptations. The series has become a fast-growing franchise, with further books planned, but the article suggests that a commercial or creative failure might make studios more cautious about investing in the genre.

The article highlights the popularity of the audiobooks, which have reportedly outsold the print and digital editions, largely because narrator Jeff Hays performs many of the characters. Hays has been confirmed to voice Princess Donut in the television series, although the author worries that live-action casting could feel jarring if other recognisable character voices change. It also notes that live action will require substantial CGI to recreate the books’ chaotic dungeon settings, while an animated format might have more easily preserved audience expectations.