Expect More ‘Stranger Things’ References in ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

The big picture

• Dungeons & Dragons
  is collaborating
  Strange things
  for tie-in adventures to celebrate both the game's 50th year and the show's final season.
• D&D Vice President of Franchises Jess Lanzillo explained the adventures surrounding the program and emphasized the importance of popular media in introducing new players.
• Other media like
  The Big Bang Theory
  i
  critical role
  have also appeared
  dungeons and dragons,
  contributing to the game's recent surge in popularity.

This is no secret Strange things honored and referenced Dungeons & Dragons in their show, and Wizards of the Coast is aware of it. So much so that the popular role-playing game plans to include more links from the Netflix show in its games. How Dungeons & Dragons is about to enter its 50th year, the game has announced plans to collaborate with Stranger Things, especially as the show is about to enter its fifth and final installment.

In an interview with Adweek, D&D's Vice President of Franchises and Products, Jess Lanzillosaid that he is aware that people are getting into the game thanks to popular media, such as critical role i Strange things and that introduced the game to a new generation. Because of this, he understands how important the relationship between gaming and Netflix is. So, as the game is about to reach its fifth decade, Lanzillo said that the game will have some adventures tied to the show and that they know a few things about the latest installment in the series, but did not reveal more than this

“We make sure we don't know too much. Well, we do
some
things, and I won't tell you. We have a series of
Strange things
adventures and bonds we will make, so we know what we need to know for all of this. That's how we like to work with people: do your thing and let us know how we can create great gaming experiences for people around you.”

Strange things It first came out on Netflix in 2016 and has so far released 4 seasons, spanning 34 episodes. Since the show was set in the 80s, it aligned with Dungeon & DragonsThe game first came out in 1974. The show made many references to the popular board game, naming the villains after characters from the game, as well as playing it in the show. Thanks to the game's tie-in with the show, Wizards of the Coast released a special starter set based on the Netflix series in 2019.

Strange things it is not the only show that has been presented Dungeons & Dragons.The Big Bang Theory also had moments in the show, as well as full episodes, where Sheldon and his friends are seen playing the game. not to mention, Dungeons & Dragons has released numerous films and a television show based on the IP, with the most recent Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesstarring Chris Pine i Michelle Rodriguez.

Not to mention, content creators and influencers have also played an important role Dungeon & Dragons' recent rise in popularity, the critical role being the most notable. Not only are millions of viewers watching their live broadcasts, but they were also able to successfully fund their Prime Video show. The Legends of Vox Machina. in the meantime, second group campaign, The mighty Nein, has recently entered production.

Strange things Season 5 is scheduled to come out in 2025. Until then, you can rewatch seasons 1-4 on Netflix.