First Look at ‘Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons’: Gameplay Preview and 2025 VR & Flatscreen Release

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Okay, so, here’s the deal: Resolution Games decided to drop a little sneak peek today of this new Dungeons & Dragons twist on Demeo. You know, that VR tabletop RPG from 2021 that folks seem to dig. I swear, when I saw that clip, I got this weird Déjà vu. Like, maybe anticipating it made me feel it was already out there. Anyway — no wait, let me try to explain this in some kind of order.

So, back in January, Resolution Games teamed up with Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast (nice combo, right?) and teased us with Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked. Now, finally, there’s a gameplay clip out, showing battles and the whole dungeon vibe. I don’t know why I noticed this, but the sound design in these things always sticks with me, like that sharp clink of dice hitting the table — sounds way too cool.

Okay, about this gameplay — it’s pretty much what you’d expect, or at least what I expected. You and three other buddies (or randoms!) dive into this dungeon, monsters lurking around every corner. It’s classic Demeo, but with this iconic D&D twist. Tangent alert — ever notice how these games just suck you in? Like, I’ll be playing with my friends just for an hour, and suddenly three hours have gone by. Ridiculous. But back to it.

If Demeo is new to you, just imagine quick little turn-based fights in this gridded maze thing. And now — the fun part — you’ve got this die. Three sides: one sword (yay, success!), double swords (whoa, critical hit!), and a dreaded skull (critical fail, ugh). Plus, those action cards? They’re your ticket to a variety of moves, depending on your character class. It’s like a buffet of chaos.

Oh, and not to keep jumping around, but you can play this on, wait for it… whatever setup you’ve got. You prefer the flatscreen deal on Steam or a PS5? Sure! Feeling extra VR fancy with a Quest 3/S, PSVR 2, or something on PC VR? Go for it. It’s a whole hybrid experience starting late 2025. Yeah, plenty of time to keep your anticipation in check. Or not. I won’t judge.

And here’s a fun tidbit. They brought in Matt Sernett for the narrative — the guy’s practically D&D royalty with all those iconic games he’s worked on. I mean, Baldur’s Gate anyone? Talk about a throwback. Can’t help but feel intrigued by his influence on this one.

Alright, so what’s next? Apparently, more info is coming, like the deets on the second adventure. I’m all ears. Meanwhile, if you’re as eager as a cat noticing a laser pointer, you can wishlist this bad boy right now. Horizon Store, PlayStation Store, Steam — they’ve got you covered.

And that’s that. Hope I didn’t veer off too much — or, maybe I did. Who knows.

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