In a PlayStation Blog post dated October 8, 2026, developer Lichthund announced that Critical Role is joining Rockbeasts creatively and on the publishing side. The post also names Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel as joining the cast, and lists a January 2027 launch on PS5.
What the partnership confirms
The announcement confirms Critical Role’s involvement and the two cast members; it does not justify assumptions about the group’s role across every part of development. No specific January launch day is given, so the month should not be presented as an exact date.
What to watch next
- The announced PS5 window is January 2027; wait for an official day before making plans.
- Follow the developer’s channels for updates to the cast or publishing details.
- Do not infer dates for other platforms or regions from this announcement.
The news may interest both narrative-game fans and tabletop role-playing communities. For now, the most useful summary is the confirmed partnership, named cast members, and broad launch window.
Official source: Read the publisher announcement