Starbreeze Announces New D&D Game "Project Baxter"

Starbreeze Entertainment announced that it has licensed one of the world's most brilliant roleplaying games - Dungeons & Dragons - to be used in their upcoming "Project Baxter" game. As per their publication, the game is planned to be released in 2026 with Starbreeze taking the role of both developer and publisher.

Very exciting news for all co-op games lovers as Starbreeze is famous for its commitment to creating fantastic multiplayer experiences for everyone wanting to add a bit of strategy and RNG whilst making use of carefully planned strategies. 

Project Baxter Game Details

The article itself only hints at what the game will be with possibly even more information coming our way in due time. The name is an internal codename, meaning that it might not be the final title of the game, but we do know that it will be set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons.

It is fascinating to see a studio trying to create a new co-op experience set within this fantasy world with the Payday franchise being one of the cornerstones of Starbreeze so it looks like we might get a taste of the same passion being put into this project as well. 

As of now, we know that the game will be produced in Unreal Engine 5, it will include cross-play and will be launched on all major platforms, possibly referring to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

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.

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.

- Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze.

It seems that Starbreeze is looking to up the ante as Baldur's Gate 3 massive success this year proved to the gaming world that people are very welcoming to roleplaying games, and the studio is looking to add even more life to the franchise by turning it into a co-op multiplayer experience.

Dungeons and Dragons is having an extraordinary year. 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.

- Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro

It is also refreshing to see that both Starbreeze and the creative minds behind Dungeons and Dragons are set on creating even more spectacular games by stepping on the pedal in terms of the digital presence in the gaming industry. 

Final Thoughts

All in all, the idea of having a new game set in the Dungeons & Dragons world will be a riveting experience for many players who are seeking new adventures either with their friends or with strangers in a co-op multiplayer setting. 

The digital landscape is filling up with more love for roleplaying games and given the success of Payday 2, and the current status of Payday 3, we might see a game that enhances your world-building and character creation by setting it in an environment that further emphasizes the importance of having a vivid imagination and having fun whilst adventuring through the unknown.