The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons expansion set in World of Warcraft's Azeroth promises a deep dive into the fantasy world, featuring numerous classes, subclasses, spells, and enemies. This collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard aims to blend the iconic tabletop role-playing game with Blizzard's expansive MMORPG. However, discussions at Gen Con between Dan Ayoub, Head of Dungeons & Dragons, and Holly Longdale, VP of World of Warcraft, suggest the crossover might extend beyond just Warcraft characters entering the D&D universe.
When questioned about the possibility of Dungeons & Dragons elements appearing in World of Warcraft, Longdale offered a coy response, stating, "I cannot say at this time. Not at this time. This is a grand experiment. I am really excited to see where it goes." Ayoub added to the intrigue, remarking, "As we exchange knowing glances." This guarded optimism has fueled speculation about a potential reciprocal element to the crossover.
Further hints point towards a possible official announcement or reveal at the upcoming BlizzCon. Blizzard's major event, which begins its opening ceremony on September 12, will feature dedicated panels for its game franchises. World of Warcraft itself will have a significant presence, including a 45-minute "What's Next" panel on the main stage on September 12, followed by a preview of upcoming adventures and updates on September 13. This timing and focus suggest that major news for the game could be on the horizon.
Beyond World of Warcraft, Ayoub also expressed interest in bringing other Blizzard properties into the Dungeons & Dragons fold, specifically mentioning StarCraft as a "dream addition." Despite these cross-universe explorations, Ayoub emphasized that the core Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft games will not be neglected in favor of these "Universes Beyond" collaborations.