Star Wars Jedi director’s single-player Dungeons & Dragons game cancelled less than a year after it was announced

Hasbro and subsidiary Wizards of the Coast have cancelled a single-player Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure game being developed by Giant Skull, the studio founded by veteran director Stig Asmussen. The decision came less than a year after the project’s announcement in June 2024, with the cancellation reportedly taking place earlier this year.

Giant Skull was formed in 2024 by Asmussen, known for directing God of War 3 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The cancelled title was being developed as an “AAA single-player focused action adventure” using Unreal Engine 5, with Asmussen describing the game’s ambitions through phrases like “immersive storytelling,” “heroic combat,” and “exhilarating traversal.”

Wizards of the Coast confirmed the cancellation to Bloomberg, stating “We assess concepts at every stage of development,” suggesting the company made the decision following an early concept assessment. The company added that while it decided not to pursue Giant Skull’s concept, it retains “great respect for Stig Asmussen and his team.” Industry observers have pointed to Hasbro’s broader cost-cutting measures as a likely factor in the cancellation. Giant Skull is now reportedly seeking a new publishing partner for the project.

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