Starbreeze Entertainment, the developer of Payday, has announced that it is working on a licensed Dungeons & Dragons game
The upcoming game, currently known as Project Baxter, is set to be released in 2026, with Starbreeze serving as both developer and publisher.
The cooperative multiplayer will feature a “lifetime commitment” with a Games as a Service model, community engagement, and a “larger than life experience” set in the world of D&D.
“It is hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons & Dragons and Starbreeze – both with their foundation in cooperative and community-driven experiences, play it your way, and infinite replayability,” Tobias Sjogren, CEO of Starbreeze, stated in a press release.
When looking at prospective IPs for our future projects, Dungeons & Dragons was always at the top of our list and I’m incredibly happy to announce this license. I want to thank Wizards of the Coast for being such a great partner. Development of the game is in full swing, and we are excited to deliver an amazing Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure in 2026.”
“Dungeons & Dragons is having an extraordinary year,” Eugene Evans, SVP of digital strategy and licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, also commented.”Our gaming brands, including Dungeons & Dragons, continue to attract great partners as we execute our plan to grow our digital games portfolio through licensing and development.”
“Our collaboration with Starbreeze is a prime illustration of this strategy. Given their impressive games and passion for Dungeons & Dragons, we are confident that they will create an experience that will delight fans worldwide.”
Project Baxter will be available on all major platforms and will support cross-play. Unreal Engine 5 will be used to create the game.