The longstanding role-playing series Critical Role is gearing up for its fourth campaign that will commence on October 2. A significant development in this upcoming series is that Brennan Lee Mulligan has been appointed as the game master for the entirety of this campaign. Notably, Matt Mercer will transition into a player role, which has sparked discussions among fans about the shift in dynamics.

This change raises questions about the gameplay structure moving forward. While the specific system to be employed for this campaign remains unconfirmed, fans are excited to see how this will affect the storytelling and character development.

In a recent announcement made during the live show at Gen Con, the reveal of the new campaign and its distinct changes left fans buzzing with anticipation. Mulligan, who is celebrated for his improvisational skills and comedy, has previously stepped into a DM role during Exandria Unlimited.

“For fans of Dimension 20, ya boy also just signed a new long-term contract for non-stop new seasons of D20 (just finished up shooting one of my favorite SideQuest seasons of all time and we’re gearing up for TWO brand new Intrepid Hero Seasons!)”
— Brennan Lee Mulligan (Bluesky)

Anticipation builds as more details about the storyline, settings, and character roster are scheduled to be unveiled ahead of the campaign’s debut. The arrival of Mulligan as the DM is set to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved series.