Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Allianceis an upcoming action-RPG, and it’s the next release in a renewed push for moreDungeons and Dragonslicensed games. The newDark Alliancegame is a spiritual successor to theBaldur’s Gate: Dark Allianceseries and looks to carry the series forward into a new generation.Dark Allianceisn’t the onlyDnDgame in developmentat the moment, though as Wizards of the Coast is looking to bring more video games based on the tabletop RPG to players.
There have been manyDungeonsand Dragonsadaptations over the years. TheBaldur’s Gategames are still considered by many to be some of the greatest RPGs of all time, with the series even receiving a new lease on life with Larian Studios’Baldur’s Gate 3.Dungeons and Dragonshas become increasingly popular again in recent years, with far more mainstream media attention on the game. To this end, it seems as though Wizards of the Coast is looking to capitalize on this fresh interest, and there is no shortage of pitches that it could look at developing.
RELATED:Dungeons and Dragons: Planes That Deserve Their Own Sourcebooks
A Dungeons and Dragons RTS Game
TheDungeons and Dragonsmythos is ripe for the picking to create a real-time strategy game. This is something that has been explored before withDungeons and Dragons: Dragonshard, but with modern gaming hardware and advances since the title’s release in 2005, there is more potential now to revisit this genre. It could make sense to tie-in one of the large-scaleDnDconflicts into an RTS game, such as the Blood War which featured conflicts between the evil planes, and even the Goblin War, which featured a collective of races waging war on the nation of Cormyr. An RTS game could highlight the scope of combat possible inDnDin a way that hasn’t been seen before. This is justone genre whereDungeons and Dragonscould thrive.
First-Person Action Featuring Drizzt Do’Urden
Drizzt Do’Urden is one of the stars ofDark Allianceand one of the most popularDungeons and Dragonsheroes. While he is set to be one of the playable characters inDark Alliance,a first-person action game could be a great fit for the character, not dissimilar to the likes of theDishonoredseries. A brisk-paced game with Drizzt as the main character could lend itself to his combat style. With him being a Ranger as well, players would have access to spells to freshen up the gameplay and provide tons of utility. Drizzt has had countless memorable adventures and with him being a Drow, he has a racial sensitivity to light. This could provide an opportunity to craft a unique take on a day/night cycle in this hypothetical game.
Horror in Ravenloft
Ravenloft is aDungeons and Dragonscampaign settingthat is perfect for a horror video game adaption. The land of Ravenloft exists as a plane of existence of sorts, and within it exists various domains which are controlled by various masters. These domains are bound together by an entity known as the Dark Powers. Ravenloft lends itself to gothic horror, especially the domain known as Barovia, whose master Strahd takes clear inspiration from Dracula. Barovia is a harsh land, filled with cliffs and difficult terrain. The permanently overcast weather and long winters would be particularly suited to a survival horror take, with the dread-inducing atmosphere being an intimidating prospect for many gamers to overcome.
WithBaldur’s Gate 3, Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance, andthe newly-announcedDnDopen-world RPG, it certainly seems as thoughDungeons and Dragonscould have a bright future ahead with video games. There is such deep lore that enables the game to be adapted in any number of ways, with certain genres seemingly a perfect fit forDungeons and Dragons-basedgames. There are reportedly several games in development at the behest of Wizards of the Coast, so this is arguably an exciting time for gamers andDungeons and Dragonsfans.
MORE:Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance’s Deep Roots in the Tabletop Game Explained
