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Wizards of the Coast, owned by Hasbro, has cancelled a single-player Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) action-adventure game being developed by Giant Skull. The publisher is still accepting pitches from the studio and maintains other major D&D and sci-fi projects in development for 2027. Giant Skull's founder is now discussing potential publishing deals with other companies.
Facts First
- Wizards of the Coast cancelled a D&D game from Giant Skull, a studio founded by Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen.
- The publisher is still accepting pitches from Giant Skull and values its ongoing relationship with the team.
- Two other major games are in development for 2027: Exodus, a sci-fi title from Archetype Entertainment, and Warlock, a D&D action-adventure from Invoke.
- Hasbro is pursuing a billion-dollar initiative to establish its own video game business.
- Giant Skull founder Stig Asmussen is in discussions with other companies for potential publishing deals.
What Happened
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, cancelled a single-player Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) action-adventure game being developed by Giant Skull earlier this year. A spokesperson for Wizards of the Coast stated the company assesses concepts at every stage of development and decided not to pursue this early concept. The spokesperson also expressed respect for Giant Skull founder Stig Asmussen and his team and noted the publisher is still accepting game pitches from them. Asmussen confirmed he is now in discussions with other companies regarding potential publishing deals.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Dungeons & Dragons or action-adventure games, this cancellation may delay or alter one potential future title. However, your access to new D&D games appears likely to continue through other studios. Wizards of the Coast has two other major projects scheduled for release in 2027: Exodus, a sci-fi game described as being like Mass Effect, and Warlock, a D&D action-adventure game. Hasbro's billion-dollar initiative to build its own video game business could lead to more high-quality games from the company in the future.
What's Next
Wizards of the Coast's other internal projects, Exodus and Warlock, continue development toward their planned 2027 releases. Giant Skull may secure a new publishing deal with another company following Asmussen's discussions. Hasbro's broader gaming initiative will likely continue to fund and develop new titles across its studios.