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D&D LAUNCHES WORLD OF WARCRAFT AND STAR WARS CROSSOVERS

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FRI, JUL 31, 2026

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Wizards of the Coast is expanding Dungeons & Dragons into major franchises with new sourcebooks for World of Warcraft and Star Wars, marking the tabletop RPG's largest multiverse initiative.

The D&D: World of Warcraft sourcebook arrives November 17th, allowing players to run campaigns in Blizzard's Azeroth setting. The expansion includes new character options, monsters, and rules tailored to the fantasy world. A D&D/Star Wars collaboration is also in development, though specific details remain limited. These crossovers follow D&D's established pattern of licensed expansions, including previous partnerships with properties like Baldur's Gate and Eberron. The move represents Wizards of the Coast's strategy to leverage D&D's cultural momentum and reach players across multiple franchises. World of Warcraft brings millions of players from another major gaming universe into the tabletop space, while Star Wars expands D&D's appeal to sci-fi audiences. Both collaborations include official sourcebooks with campaign materials, character options, and setting-specific mechanics designed to integrate seamlessly with D&D 5th Edition rules.

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