Starbreeze announces "Baxter" project in collaboration with Dungeons & Dragons

Starbreeze Entertainment has unveiled its upcoming in-house project, "Baxter", set in the vast Dungeons & Dragons universe. This new game will embody the fundamental pillars of Starbreeze's productions, offering a cooperative multiplayer experience, a lifelong commitment through the Games as a Service model, active community interaction, and an epic gaming journey.

Project Baxter is scheduled for release in 2026 and will be available on all major gaming platforms. Starbreeze has chosen Unreal Engine 5 as the technology behind this highly anticipated title. Players can expect an immersive, high-quality experience, leveraging the graphical power and innovative capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.

Eugene Evans, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Starbreeze's dedication to Dungeons & Dragons. He is confident that the collaboration will result in a delightful experience for global fans.

Starbreeze Entertainment CEO Tobias Sjögren shared his excitement about the collaboration:
 

"It's hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons and Starbreeze - both rooted in cooperative and communal experiences, 'play your way' and endless replayability. Game development is in full swing, and we're excited to deliver an amazing Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure in 2026."

Dungeons & Dragons, the world's most popular tabletop RPG, offers a cooperative narrative experience where players take on diverse roles in a dynamic story.

Starbreeze and Dungeons & Dragons promise more exciting updates on Project Baxter as development progresses.

Stay tuned for more details.