As part of a recent D&D Direct presentation, we got our first look at some brand new Dungeons & Dragons themed Minecraft DLC that will be adventuring its way into the game at some point this spring (thanks, Polygon).
While the above trailer may not give the most precise details regarding the DLC’s release date, it does give a pretty good idea of what we might encounter in the Forgotten Realms including Icewind Dale and Candlekeep as well as Mojang’s take on some dicey villains like the Beholders, Mindflayers and gelatinous cubes.
The fantasy and adventure aspects of the game are definitely there, but what we really like about this trailer are the tabletop gameplay elements. With an open pizza box, cans of booze and books at the ready, it’s nice to see the DLC include all aspects of D&D, from the board to the battlefield.
The story-driven DLC is said to be around ten hours long — which is pretty meaty in the grand scheme of things — and will let you play as a variety of classes including paladin, barbarian, wizard, or rogue. You can even equip different items to improve your stats and abilities for a full campaign experience.
While we currently don’t have a more precise release date than ‘Spring 2023’, we’re certainly ready to launch. Expect more precise details in the coming weeks.
Are you ready to explore the Forgotten Realms in Minecraft? Get adventurous in the comments and let us know.
