Worlds will soon collide for fans of tabletop roleplaying games as Critical Role returns with exciting changes. The beloved actual play community announced its fourth campaign during a live show in Indiana on October 2, 2025.
- Critical Role announces new campaign launch date.
- Brennan Lee Mulligan replaces Matthew Mercer as GM.
- Campaign 4 introduces a new world, Exandria abandoned.
- Critical Role celebrates ten years of success.
- Group expands into video games and tabletop systems.
- Mercer hints at a mentoring role for future.
This time, the series will depart from the established lore of Exandria, introducing a brand new world. In a surprising twist, founding member Matthew Mercer will not be the Game Master; instead, the talented Brennan Lee Mulligan will take the reins, marking a significant shift in the series’ direction.
This change raises questions about the future of Critical Role and the actual play genre. How will fans react to this new direction? The inclusion of Mulligan, a well-respected Game Master, signals a bold evolution for the franchise.
- New campaign set in an entirely different world.
- Brennan Lee Mulligan takes over as Game Master.
- Matthew Mercer steps back, hinting at a mentorship role.
- Critical Role celebrates a decade of influence in tabletop gaming.
As Critical Role embarks on this new journey, fans are eager to see how these changes will shape the future of storytelling in the tabletop community. Will this bold move inspire other creators to innovate in their own narratives?
