Minecraft pulls a 'Dungeons & Dragons' DLC. All you need to know

Minecraft has been in the market for more than a decade now, but every time its fan base thinks no more updates - it pushes one happily. Similarly, in an announcement during WotC's D&D Direct presentation, it was revealed that Mojang Studios and Wizards of the Coast are teaming up to bring a Dungeons & Dragons experience to Minecraft players. This DLC features a fully-voice acted adventure with a narrative-based storyline that includes classic D&D elements such as spells, ability scores, and dice rolling. It is the first time Minecraft players will have the opportunity to embark on a 10-hour adventure inspired by the popular tabletop RPG. However, the cast for the voice acting has not yet been disclosed.

A one-minute Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons launch trailer is also up on YouTube which provides a glimpse into what to anticipate.

Mojang Studios' Senior Producer, Riccardo Lenzi, shared that the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC will have a "game within a game" concept, similar to the recent Jumanji movies. The adventure will begin in a basement, where players will encounter a Dungeon Master (DM) who will introduce them to the rules of D&D and help them create a character from one of four classes: Paladin, Barbarian, Wizard, or Rogue. The players will then be transported to the Forgotten Realms and embark on an epic journey. While the DLC won't be entirely open-world, it will feature vast landscapes and cities for players to explore as they progress through the adventure.

Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons

Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC offers both single and multiplayer options, allowing players to simulate the experience of traveling with companions in a traditional D&D adventure. As part of the storyline, a dragon loses its body under mysterious circumstances and ends up sharing a body with the player character, leading to plenty of banter and interaction between the two.

Players can also look forward to encountering several famous towns and creatures from the world of Dungeons & Dragon, including Mimics, Displacer Beasts, and Beholders, adding to the authenticity of the experience.

FAQs

1. When was Minecraft released?
   November 18, 2011
2. Who developed Minecraft?
   Mojang Studios