In an exciting development for tabletop RPG fans, Darrington Press – the publishing division of Critical Role – has officially welcomed two legendary Dungeons & Dragons designers to its team. Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford, who recently departed Wizards of the Coast after shaping D&D's Fifth Edition, will now bring their creative vision to Critical Role's growing game portfolio.

The announcement comes just weeks after Perkins revealed his departure from Wizards of the Coast following 28 years of service, with Crawford confirming his exit shortly after. These veteran designers have been instrumental in D&D's modern renaissance, guiding the system through its most successful era to date.

At Darrington Press, Perkins will resume his role as Creative Director while Crawford takes on Game Director responsibilities. Their initial focus will involve developing fresh game concepts while expanding existing Darrington Press titles. The duo's extensive experience with narrative-driven game design makes them ideal additions to Critical Role's creative ecosystem.

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"Collaborating with this passionate, wildly creative team feels like coming home," Perkins shared in the official announcement. Crawford echoed this sentiment, praising Darrington Press's commitment to "building welcoming, connected, story-driven experiences" that align perfectly with their design philosophy.

Industry observers anticipate their involvement with Daggerheart, Critical Role's recently launched fantasy RPG system. The d12-based game emphasizes narrative flexibility and character-driven storytelling – areas where both designers have demonstrated particular expertise throughout their D&D tenure.