A new Demogorgon variation will be introduced in the upcomingStranger ThingsDungeons & Dragonsgame. The game, calledWelcome to the Hellfire Club, is releasing on October 7 and is currently available for pre-order. The game is being marketed as a closure to theD&Dcampaign that fan-favorite season 4 character Eddie started. However, it’s also introducing some new elements into theStranger Thingsuniverse.
In an exclusive interview withScreenRant, Justice Arman, game designer at Wizards of the Coast (owner ofD&D), was asked abouthow closely he and the other game developers were working with theStranger Thingsshow teamand how deeply the new game would explore the lore, especially regarding the variations of the iconic Demogorgon creature.
Arman’s response indicated a deeper dive into the Upside Down, stating that they"worked with the Duffer brothers, who are avid D&D players as well, to develop aspects of this set, including introducing one new monster of our own creation to the demo-family for this.“Arman also confirmed that previous versions of the Demogorgon will appear in the new game.
A New Demogorgon Is Coming To The Stranger Things Game
A Versatile, Iconic Creature
Welcome to the Hellfire Clubis beingdesigned with newD&Dplayers in mind.D&Dcertainly doesn’t have the most accessible entry point, and this game seems like it’s trying to please bothStranger Thingsfans andD&Dfans. After a previousStranger ThingsStarter Setjoined theD&Dlineup, this new game is more of a hybrid between a simpler board game and the classic tabletop RPG.
The menacing Demogorgon is both one of themajor antagonists ofStranger Thingsand a demon prince inD&D. Throughout the show, we have seen multiple variations of the creature, like its larval, pollywog, and demodog forms. Now, a new version of the iconic creature is coming toWelcome to the Hellfire Club, which could expand the lore a great deal.
Our Take: A New Demogorgon Is Exciting
It’s A Popular Creature
The Demogorgon isvirtually everywhere nowadays, especially with the finalStranger Thingsseason on the horizon. TheDemogorgon made its way toDead by Daylighta few years ago (and was delisted and then brought back). It’s also mentioned in the classic epic poemParadise Lost, and has appeared in the popularBaldur’s Gateseries.
With the iconic creature so present, and withStranger Thingsbeing one of the most popular modern TV series, a new variation of the creature is probably quite exciting for fans. It remains to be seen what this new design looks like, what its lore will be, what powers it will have, and if it eventually appears in the TV show or additionalStranger Thingsmedia.
