Summary
Wizards of the Coasthas reportedly canceled a AAA game that was being developed by Skeleton Key. Not much was known about the title, including its name, but it was expected that this project published byWizards of the Coastwould be a horror game.
Skeleton Key is a AAA studio formed by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. Soon after the announcement, it was revealed thatCharles Boyd would join Skeleton Keyas one of the leaders of the project. Boyd was known as the creative director ofStar Wars: The Old Republic, and departed from BioWare in early 2022. Another BioWare veteran, Christian Dailey, joined the studio the same year. Ever since the beginning, not much has been revealed about the mysterious AAA project developed by Skeleton Key aside from hints that it would be a horror game, and the studio has been very silent over the years.
Now,GameSpothas reported that the AAA project which was being developed by Skeleton Key was canceled. The discovery was made via aLinkedIn postmade by Skeleton Key’s audio director, Nassim Ait-Kaci. According to Ait-Kaci, he was looking for a new role after the “unfortunate cancellation” of the unnamed project. At the time of this report, Wizards of the Coast had not officially confirmed the cancellation of the game, though.
Wizards of the Coast Cancels Project Led By BioWare Veteran
This is not the first time Wizards of the Coast canceled unannounced games in recent years. Back in 2023,Wizards of the Coast canceled five unannounced titles. At the time, it was revealed that 15 employees were laid off.
Fortunately, this latest cancelation does not necessarily mean that Wizards of the Coast is not developing any new games. Reports from 2024 indicated that Wizards of the Coast’s ownerHasbro still has moreDungeons and Dragonsvideo games plannedfollowing the success ofBaldur’s Gate 3. It’s not known, however, what these games are.
In any case, Wizards of the Coast’s biggest focus in 2025 remains onMagic: The GatheringandDungeons and Dragons. A few months ago, WotC teased its2025 plans forDungeons and Dragons, starting withD&D’s2025 Monster Manual, which has recently been released. Later in the year, the company will release other books such as a new Starter Set, which will be focused on a remake of the popularThe Keep on the Borderlandsadventure, and settings such as the Forgotten Realms will receive an official player’s guide.
