Mulligan Takes Charge of Fourth 'Critical Role' Game Series
The popular tabletop role-playing game series, Critical Role, is set to embark on a new adventure with a change at the helm. The fourth campaign will launch on October 2, 2025, with Brennan Lee Mulligan as the Game Master.
Mulligan, known for his work on the Actual Play series Dimension 20 and the Critical Role miniseries Calamity, will be taking over from Matthew Mercer, the original DM for Critical Role. This campaign features an all-new world, different from the previous Exandria setting crafted by Mercer. Details about the new setting's name and the game system remain unconfirmed but are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Matthew Mercer will participate as a player rather than GM, giving Exandria and himself a break. The cast will include familiar faces as well as new members, though the full roster has not been officially announced yet.
This shift marks a significant change for Critical Role, emphasizing narrative freshness with Mulligan's storytelling and worldbuilding style. Travis Willingham, a Critical Role alum and CEO, said that Mulligan felt like the perfect storyteller to take the community somewhere new.
Critical Role has always been about genuine connection through storytelling, and Mulligan's passion and drive for worldbuilding is infectious. The new campaign will be a testament to this, promising an exciting and immersive experience for fans.
In addition to his new role as Game Master for Critical Role, Mulligan will continue to lead Dimension 20. At least two of the new seasons of Dimension 20 will bring back the Intrepid Heroes who've headlined Fantasy High, Unsleeping City, and the current season Cloudward, Ho!.
No information about the future of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, or Doctor Who was provided in the article.
Mulligan expressed his excitement about his new role, stating, "I'm thrilled to be joining the Critical Role family as Game Master. I can't wait to bring my love for storytelling and worldbuilding to this incredible community."
The new contract includes nonstop new seasons of Dimension 20, ensuring that fans can look forward to more exciting adventures in the future. The new campaign was announced during Critical Role's live event on Saturday, and more details are forthcoming as the campaign launch approaches.
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Key points: - Release date: October 2, 2025 - Game Master: Brennan Lee Mulligan, known for Dimension 20 and Exandria Unlimited - Setting: A brand new world created specifically for this campaign, distinct from Exandria - Cast: Mix of returning Critical Role players and new faces; exact cast not fully disclosed - Game system: Not officially announced; some speculation about Daggerheart, but unconfirmed - Matthew Mercer: Transitioning to player role, giving Exandria and himself a break - Brennan Lee Mulligan: Continuing to lead Dimension 20 alongside his new role as Game Master for Critical Role - No information about the future of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, or Doctor Who
- Brennan Lee Mulligan, the Game Master for the upcoming Critical Role campaign, is well-known for his work on Dimension 20 and Critical Role's miniseries Calamity.
- The fourth Critical Role campaign, set to launch on October 2, 2025, will feature a new world, different from the Exandria setting crafted by Matthew Mercer.
- Alongside his new role as Game Master for Critical Role, Mulligan will continue to lead the Actual Play series Dimension 20.
- While the new Critical Role campaign promises an exciting and immersive experience for fans, it doesn't provide any information about the future of popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, or Doctor Who.
