Invoke Studios’ head, Dominic Guay, has explained that the decision to make a warlock the protagonist of Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons was driven by the desire to focus gameplay on "creative magic use." While the team explored various Dungeons & Dragons character classes, they ultimately chose the warlock for both narrative and gameplay reasons. In the game, the main character, Kaatri, is a warlock bound to a powerful ancient witch named Tasha, a relationship that Guay said adds depth to both the story and the player’s experience. Guay highlighted that designing the game’s magic system was a major challenge. The team had to carefully select spells and manage their variety to allow players to express creativity without making the system too complex or unwieldy. The goal was to strike a balance between offering a wide range of magical abilities and maintaining a focused, manageable gameplay experience. Guay admitted this balance was a "real challenge" to achieve. Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons is scheduled to release in 2027 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. While the team is currently focused on this project, Guay noted that the studio remains open to exploring other D&D classes in future games. This approach reflects a commitment to both innovation and the rich, evolving world of Dungeons & Dragons.