Critical Role–related products

{{Main|The Legend of Vox Machina}}

On March 4, 2019, the Critical Role cast launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a 22-minute animation called Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special."Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special". Kickstarter. Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special. Retrieved March 4, 2019. The animated story was to be set just before the streaming portion of the campaign started—when the players were around level seven—during a time when, canonically, there is an in-game period of roughly six months when the members of Vox Machina were not all together at the same time. The cast projected a cost of US$750,000 for a single 22-minute animated short, fulfilling the other campaign rewards, and the fees associated with a crowdfunding campaign. Not knowing how long this would take to raise, the campaign length was set at 45 days.{{Cite news|last=Whitten|first=Sarah|date=March 4, 2019|title=Critical Role fans finance Dungeons & Dragons Kickstarter in an hour|publisher=CNBC|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/critical-role-fans-finance-dungeons--dragons-kickstarter-in-an-hour.html|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-date=March 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304215848/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/04/critical-role-fans-finance-dungeons--dragons-kickstarter-in-an-hour.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2019-03-05|title=Critical Role's Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter is Already Mega Successful|url=https://screenrant.com/critical-role-legend-vox-machina-kickstarter-successful/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082110/https://screenrant.com/critical-role-legend-vox-machina-kickstarter-successful/|url-status=live}}

Within an hour of launch, however, the Kickstarter had reached more than $1,000,000. At the end of the first full day, all of the announced stretch goals had been unlocked, and the total had reached more than $4.3 million.{{cite news|last1=Spangler|first1=Todd|date=March 5, 2019|title=Critical Role Expands 'Vox Machina' Animated D&D Special to 88 Minutes, Tops $4.3 Million Raised in One Day|work=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-vox-machina-88-minutes-kickstarter-funding-1203155446/|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306003458/https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-vox-machina-88-minutes-kickstarter-funding-1203155446/|url-status=live}} With four 22-minute episodes funded in the first 24 hours, additional stretch goals were added, expanding the project into an animated series. The first two episodes would cover the pre-stream story arc. The subsequent episodes would adapt the Briarwoods' arc, also from the Vox Machina campaign. By March 18, 2019, eight 22-minute episodes had been funded.{{Cite web|last=Bloom|first=David|title=Critical Role's Vox Machina Animated Series Finds $7.5 Million In Kickstarter Loot|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/2019/03/18/critical-role-kickstarter-7-5-million-raised-animation-series-vox-machina-legend/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=2024-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118213647/https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/2019/03/18/critical-role-kickstarter-7-5-million-raised-animation-series-vox-machina-legend/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=SYFY WIRE|date=2019-03-17|title=WATCH ECCC: Critical Role cast talks about the animated series and reads a new scene|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/watch-eccc-critical-role-cast-talks-about-the-animated-series-and-reads-a-new-scene|access-date=2021-05-04|website=SYFY WIRE|language=en|archive-date=2019-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407140050/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/watch-eccc-critical-role-cast-talks-about-the-animated-series-and-reads-a-new-scene|url-status=live}}"Update #10: $7.5 MILLION". Kickstarter. Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special. March 17, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019. "In just 13 days, you have completely crushed SEVEN stretch goals, raised over $7.5M to help us create The Legend of Vox Machina, and have unlocked EIGHT total episodes of animated goodness. We're also going to host a very special battle royale with some of our favorite guests from our Vox Machina campaign -- including Felicia Day, Will Friedle, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Wil Wheaton, Noelle Stevenson, and Patrick Rothfuss (all schedules permitting, of course). Our next (and final??) stretch goal is $8.8M, and if we're able to hit this goal together, you will unlock another TWO episodes of Briarwoods magic (for a whopping total of TEN The Legend of Vox Machina episodes) and a one-shot GMed by our beloved Ashley Johnson." Finally, on April 4, 2019, the last published stretch goal of $8.8 million was reached during the airing of episode 57 of campaign two, pushing the total length of the animated series to ten episodes. A "secret" $10M stretch goal of Willingham being filmed going around a haunted house was reached April 16."Update #15: $10 MILLION". Kickstarter. Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special. April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2019. "Our kinda secret $10M stretch goal is now finally official: Because you wonderful human beings raised over $10M (and counting!) we will take our very own Travis Willingham on a spooky journey through a haunted house. If you know Travis, you know that he's not fond of scary things -- in fact, you might say that he's vehemently opposed to all things frightening."{{Cite web|date=October 10, 2019|title=Travis Willingham's Spooktacular|url=https://critrole.com/qtvideo/travis-willinghams-spooktacular/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Critical Role|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082111/https://critrole.com/qtvideo/travis-willinghams-spooktacular/|url-status=live}} The final total raised by the Kickstarter when it closed on April 19, 2019, was $11.3M.{{Cite web|last=Whitten|first=Sarah|date=2019-04-19|title='Dungeons and Dragons' Kickstarter breaks record with $11.3 million campaign|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/19/critical-role-vox-machina-kickstarter-ends-with-11-million-in-funding.html|access-date=2021-05-04|website=CNBC|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008183913/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/19/critical-role-vox-machina-kickstarter-ends-with-11-million-in-funding.html|url-status=live}}"Update #16: THANK YOU". Kickstarter. Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special. April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019. "Over the past month and a half, 88,885 Critters from around the world have raised over $11.3M to help us create the animated series of our dreams. What started as a lofty idea of maybe making a few episodes of a cartoon has evolved into something really special: AN ENTIRE SERIES." When the campaign closed, it was one of the most quickly funded in Kickstarter history, and was the most funded Kickstarter for TV and film projects.{{Cite web|last1=Spangler|first1=Todd|date=2019-03-07|title=Critical Role's 'Vox Machina' D&D Animation Project Breaks Kickstarter Record|url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-kickstarter-record-legend-of-vox-machina-1203156292/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108141710/https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-kickstarter-record-legend-of-vox-machina-1203156292/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Dornbush|first1=Jonathon|date=March 7, 2019|title=Update: Critical Role Kickstarter Breaks Record, Reveals Episode Plans|work=IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/05/critical-role-dd-kickstarter-hits-5-million-animated-special-will-now-be-a-series|access-date=March 9, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406025059/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/05/critical-role-dd-kickstarter-hits-5-million-animated-special-will-now-be-a-series|url-status=live}}

The cast reprise their respective Vox Machina roles, with the exception of Orion Acaba.{{Cite web|date=2019-07-10|title=Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins is a Critical Success|url=https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2019/07/critical-role-vox-machina-origins-is-a-critical-success/|access-date=2021-05-01|website=WWAC|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082112/https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2019/07/critical-role-vox-machina-origins-is-a-critical-success/|url-status=live}}"Frequently Asked Questions". Kickstarter. Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special. Retrieved March 5, 2019. "Will Tiberius appear in The Legend of Vox Machina? Tiberius will not appear in The Legend of Vox Machina." The animated series is written by Jennifer Muro, and animated by Titmouse, Inc.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-04|title=Smash parties, talking vulvas and Big Mouth: inside Titmouse animation studio|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/04/smash-parties-talking-vulvas-and-big-mouth-inside-titmouse-animation-studio|access-date=2021-05-04|website=The Guardian|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216182752/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/04/smash-parties-talking-vulvas-and-big-mouth-inside-titmouse-animation-studio|url-status=live}}{{cite report|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5daf57aecd04c82eed72aa1a/t/5e8643ba226c066acaa235b2/1585857472073/Adult+Animation+White+Paper.pdf|title=Adult Animation Finally Breaking Free of its Comedy Shackles|last1=Evershed|first1=John|date=2020|publisher=High Concentrate, LLC in Squarespace|pages=28|access-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103023954/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5daf57aecd04c82eed72aa1a/t/5e8643ba226c066acaa235b2/1585857472073/Adult+Animation+White+Paper.pdf|archive-date=November 3, 2020}} In November 2019, Amazon Prime Video announced that they had acquired the streaming rights to The Legend of Vox Machina, and had commissioned 14 additional episodes (two additional episodes for season 1 and a second season of 12 episodes).{{cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=November 5, 2019|title=Amazon Orders Two Seasons of Critical Role's Animated D&D Series|url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-amazon-prime-video-legend-of-vox-machina-1203388522/|access-date=November 5, 2019|work=Variety|archive-date=January 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103130959/https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/critical-role-amazon-prime-video-legend-of-vox-machina-1203388522/|url-status=live}} An update posted to the Kickstarter campaign assured backers they would have access to the first season."Update 23: BIG NEWS: Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina is Coming to Amazon Prime Video! · Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Special". Kickstarter. Retrieved November 6, 2019. "with 24 episodes to play with, instead of just 10, we'll not only complete the entire Briarwood storyline in the animated series, but we'll forge ahead into other classic Vox Machina story arcs as well! [...] Kickstarter backers [...] will still have an opportunity to watch the two-part special that kicks off the series before anyone else AND because you're a backer, you'll be able to access the first season for free."{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Jevon|date=November 6, 2019|title=They started out playing Dungeons & Dragons. Now they're coming to Amazon Prime|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2019-11-06/amazon-prime-critical-role-vox-machina|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119050025/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2019-11-06/amazon-prime-critical-role-vox-machina|archive-date=November 19, 2019|access-date=June 27, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}} The project was originally slated for release in late 2020, however in June 2020, it was announced that the debut would be missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|last1=Hoffer|first1=Christian|title=Critical Role Confirms Animated Series Delayed Due to COVID-19|language=en|publisher=comicbook.com|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-animated-series-delay-covid-19/|access-date=June 27, 2020|archive-date=June 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626023356/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-animated-series-delay-covid-19/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-06-15|title=Critical Role's "The Legend Of Vox Machina" Delayed|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/06/15/critical-roles-the-legend-of-vox-machina-delayed/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=That Hashtag Show|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082113/https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/06/15/critical-roles-the-legend-of-vox-machina-delayed/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Francisco|first=Eric|date=November 18, 2020|title=Critical Role: 2020 "turned everything on its head" for the D&D phenomenon|url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/world-of-critical-role|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Inverse|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082111/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/world-of-critical-role|url-status=live}} The Legend of Vox Machina premiered on January 28, 2022;{{Cite magazine|last=Romano|first=Nick|date=December 20, 2021|title='The Legend of Vox Machina' sets earlier premiere date with new clip|url=https://ew.com/tv/the-legend-of-vox-machina-2022-premiere-door-lock-video/|access-date=December 20, 2021|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|language=en|archive-date=December 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220171323/https://ew.com/tv/the-legend-of-vox-machina-2022-premiere-door-lock-video/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-12-20|title=Critical Role animated series will premiere earlier than expected|url=https://www.polygon.com/22846929/critical-role-animated-series-premiere-date-legend-of-vox-machina|access-date=2021-12-21|website=Polygon|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221005643/https://www.polygon.com/22846929/critical-role-animated-series-premiere-date-legend-of-vox-machina|url-status=live}} the soundtrack for the first season premiered the same day digitally.{{Cite web|date=January 27, 2022|title=Critical Role's Musical Introductions for Legend of Vox Machina|url=https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-vox-machina-critical-role-soundtrack-preview-1848433095|access-date=January 28, 2022|website=Gizmodo|language=en-us|archive-date=January 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054454/https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-vox-machina-critical-role-soundtrack-preview-1848433095|url-status=live}}

In January 2023, it was announced that the second campaign will receive an animated television adaptation for Amazon Prime Video titled Mighty Nein. The series will be executive produced by Tasha Huo, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina; Metapigeon, Amazon Studios, and Titmouse, Inc. will serve as the production companies.{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=2023-01-25 |title=Amazon Inks Critical Role to Overall TV and First-Look Film Deal, Greenlights 'Mighty Nein' Animated Series |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/critical-role-might-nein-series-amazon-prime-video-deal-1235502070/ |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125194904/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/critical-role-might-nein-series-amazon-prime-video-deal-1235502070/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-25 |title=Critical Role's Mighty Nein Heads to Prime Video |url=https://gizmodo.com/mighty-nein-critical-role-tv-show-amazon-prime-video-1850029855 |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=Gizmodo |language=en |archive-date=2023-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125192743/https://gizmodo.com/mighty-nein-critical-role-tv-show-amazon-prime-video-1850029855 |url-status=live }}

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On August 18, 2017, at a live show in Indianapolis, a Critical Role art book titled The Chronicles of Exandria Vol. I: The Tale of Vox Machina was announced. It includes backstories for Vox Machina and some of the non-player characters (NPCs), and features artwork from the community. It was released in November 2017.{{cite web|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=August 18, 2017|title=Announcing the First Critical Role Art Book!|url=http://geekandsundry.com/announcing-the-first-critical-role-art-book/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819144626/http://geekandsundry.com/announcing-the-first-critical-role-art-book/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 19, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2017|publisher=Geek & Sundry}} The Chronicles of Exandria Vol. II: The Legend of Vox Machina, a sequel to the first art book, was released in November 2018.{{cite web|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=August 3, 2018|title=The Chronicles of Exandria Vol. II: The Legend of Vox Machina is Coming Fall 2018|url=https://critrole.com/the-chronicles-of-exandria-vol-ii-the-legend-of-vox-machina-is-coming-fall-2018/|publisher=Critical Role|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505213408/https://critrole.com/the-chronicles-of-exandria-vol-ii-the-legend-of-vox-machina-is-coming-fall-2018/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=November 12, 2018|title=The Chronicles of Exandria Vol. II: The Legend of Vox Machina On-Sale Info|url=https://critrole.com/chronicles-of-exandria-vol-ii-on-sale-info/|access-date=March 18, 2019|publisher=Critical Role|archive-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216173924/https://critrole.com/chronicles-of-exandria-vol-ii-on-sale-info/|url-status=live}}

The Mighty Nein art book, The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein, was published on March 31, 2020.{{cite web|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=March 11, 2019|title=HYPE: Dark Horse Comic Series Updates & The Mighty Nein Art Book|url=https://critrole.com/hype-dark-horse-comic-series-updates-the-mighty-nein-art-book/|access-date=March 18, 2019|publisher=Critical Role|archive-date=March 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190314184846/https://critrole.com/hype-dark-horse-comic-series-updates-the-mighty-nein-art-book/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria The Mighty Nein|url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610720/critical-role-the-chronicles-of-exandria---the-mighty-nein-by-written-by-critical-role-team/|access-date=January 20, 2020|website=Penguin Random House|language=en-US|archive-date=June 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603131959/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610720/critical-role-the-chronicles-of-exandria---the-mighty-nein-by-written-by-critical-role-team/|url-status=live}} In Publishers Weekly's "Best-selling Books Week of June 15, 2020", The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein was #19 in "Hardcover Nonfiction" with 3,968 units sold.{{Cite web|date=June 15, 2020|title=Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists (June 15, 2020)|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcovernonfiction/20200615.html|access-date=2022-02-09|website=Publishers Weekly|language=en|archive-date=February 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209012536/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcovernonfiction/20200615.html|url-status=live}} A sequel, The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two, is scheduled for release on February 11, 2025.{{cite web |title=Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria--The Mighty Nein Part Two HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics |url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3008-164/Critical-Role-The-Chronicles-of-Exandria--The-Mighty-Nein-Part-Two-HC |website=www.darkhorse.com |access-date=8 February 2025}} It will be written by Dani Carr, in collaboration with the Critical Role cast, from the perspective of the fictional bookshop proprietor Iva Deshin, an NPC introduced in the second campaign.{{Cite news |last=Govert |first=Anna |date=May 31, 2024 |title=Exclusive: The Mighty Nein's Journey Continues in Critical Role: The Chronicles of Exandria—The Mighty Nein Part Two from Dark Horse |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/dark-horse-comics/the-chronicles-of-exandria-the-mighty-nein-part-two-dark-horse-comics-announcement-reveal |access-date=May 31, 2024 |work=Paste |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531160327/https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/dark-horse-comics/the-chronicles-of-exandria-the-mighty-nein-part-two-dark-horse-comics-announcement-reveal |url-status=live }}

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A prequel novel set before campaign one, Critical Role: Vox Machina – Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp, was released on November 30, 2021.{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-11-01|title=All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in November!|url=https://www.tor.com/2021/11/01/new-fantasy-books-november-2021/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=Tor.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101175534/https://www.tor.com/2021/11/01/new-fantasy-books-november-2021/|url-status=live}} The novel focuses on the twins, Vex'ahlia and Vax'ildan, and their encounter with the criminal organization known as The Clasp.{{Cite web|last=Whitbrook|first=James|date=2021-03-25|title=Critical Role's Sibling Tag Team Is Getting Its Own Prequel Novel|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/critical-roles-sibling-tag-team-is-getting-its-own-preq-1846529075|access-date=2021-03-25|website=io9|language=en-us|archive-date=2021-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325150118/https://io9.gizmodo.com/critical-roles-sibling-tag-team-is-getting-its-own-preq-1846529075|url-status=live}} "This is the first fiction novel released by Penguin Random House's Del Rey imprint, following a 2019 licensing agreement".{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=2021-03-25|title=Critical Role Announces First Novel, Written by Bestselling Author Marieke Nijkamp|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-novel-kith-kin-marieke-nijkamp-dungeons-dragons/|access-date=2021-03-25|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325164539/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-novel-kith-kin-marieke-nijkamp-dungeons-dragons/|url-status=live}}

A prequel novel set before campaign two, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein – The Nine Eyes of Lucien by Madeleine Roux, was announced in June 2022;{{Cite web |last=Provencher |first=Bo |date=2022-06-03 |title=Critical Role Announces Novel Delving into Fan-Favorite Villain's Past |url=https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-announces-mighty-nine-the-nine-eyes-of-lucian-novel-madeleine-roux/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=CBR |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609054744/https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-announces-mighty-nine-the-nine-eyes-of-lucian-novel-madeleine-roux/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=2022-06-01 |title=Critical Role Announces Second Novel: The Nine Eyes Of Lucien |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-announces-second-novel-the-nine-eyes-of-lucien/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |language=en |archive-date=2022-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609172812/https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-announces-second-novel-the-nine-eyes-of-lucien/ |url-status=live }} it was released on November 1, 2022.{{Cite web |title=Critical Role: The Mighty Nein--The Nine Eyes of Lucien by Madeleine Roux |url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692662/critical-role-the-mighty-nein--the-nine-eyes-of-lucien-by-madeleine-roux/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Penguin Random House |language=en-US |type=Product page |archive-date=2022-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609172812/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692662/critical-role-the-mighty-nein--the-nine-eyes-of-lucien-by-madeleine-roux/ |url-status=live }} It focuses on the backstory of Lucien the Nonagon including his origins in Shadycreek Run and becoming a Blood Hunter along with the discovery of the tome that leads him to become the Nonagon. A prequel novel set before campaign three, Critical Role: Bells Hells – What Doesn't Break by Cassandra Khaw, was released on October 8, 2024. It focuses on the backstory of Laudna as she leaves Whitestone and explore her travels as she makes her way to Marquet.{{Cite web |title=Critical Role: Bells Hells--What Doesn't Break by Cassandra Khaw, Critical Role: 9780593496763 |url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692713/critical-role-bells-hells--what-doesnt-break-by-cassandra-khaw-and-critical-role/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110200537/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692713/critical-role-bells-hells--what-doesnt-break-by-cassandra-khaw-and-critical-role/ |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=November 10, 2023 |website=Penguin Random House |language=en-US |type=Product page}}{{Cite web |last=Babb |first=Tiffany |date=2023-11-09 |title=Critical Role is doing even more Bells Hells - with a prequel! |url=https://www.thepopverse.com/critical-role-hells-bells-what-doesnt-break-prequel-novel-random-house |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109191332/https://www.thepopverse.com/critical-role-hells-bells-what-doesnt-break-prequel-novel-random-house |archive-date=9 November 2023 |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=Popverse |language=en}}

A fairy-tale collection, Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales, written by Liam O'Brien and illustrated by Charlie Borovsky, was released on April 8, 2025. It is based on in-universe books from campaign two.{{cite web |title=Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales |url=https://insighteditions.com/products/critical-role-der-katzenprinz-other-zemnian-tales |website=Insight Editions |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Radulovic |first=Petrana |date=2025-04-07 |title=Check out the beautiful illustrations in Liam O’Brien’s Critical Role fairy tale book |url=https://www.polygon.com/critical-role/552277/critical-role-der-katzenprinz-order-liam-obrien-preview |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}

An anthology of short stories focused on campaign one NPCs, Critical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untold, is scheduled for release on March 4, 2025 in celebration of Critical Role's tenth anniversary. It features a foreword by Liam O'Brien, and stories written by Jess Barber, Martin Cahill, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Aabria Iyengar, Sam Maggs, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Rory Power, Nibedita Sen, Izzy Wasserstein, and Kendra Wells.{{cite web |title=Critical Role: Vox Machina--Stories Untold by Critical Role, Jess Barber, Martin Cahill, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Aabria Iyengar, Sam Maggs, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Rory Power, Nibedita Sen, Izzy Wasserstein, Kendra Wells: 9780593874233 {{!}} PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books |url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760753/critical-role-vox-machina--stories-untold-by-critical-role-aabria-iyengar-rory-power-sarah-glenn-marsh-and-more-foreword-by-liam-obrien/ |website=PenguinRandomhouse.com |access-date=8 February 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Zeoli |first1=Rowan |title=Revisit Vox Machina from new perspectives with this upcoming short story collection |url=https://www.polygon.com/critical-role/513262/critical-role-vox-machina-stories-untold-short-story-anthology |website=Polygon |access-date=8 February 2025 |date=23 January 2025}} The upcoming romantasy novel Tusk Love by Thea Guazon is scheduled for release on July 1, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Zeoli |first=Rowan |date=2024-11-15 |title=Critical Role’s fake romantasy novel Tusk Love to be real novel in 2025 |url=https://www.polygon.com/books/480565/critical-role-tusk-love-romantasy-novel-2025 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=McCauley |first=Tara |date=2024-11-15 |title=Critical Role Makes Fictional Romance Novel Tusk Love a Reality |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/critical-role-makes-fictional-romance-novel-tusk-love-a-reality/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=The Escapist |language=en-US}} It is based on the "fictional smutty romance" Tusk Love novel that "started off as an inside joke" during campaign two.{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=2024-11-16 |title=Critical Role Is Actually Releasing a Tusk Love Novel |url=https://bleedingcool.com/pop-culture/critical-role-is-actually-releasing-a-tusk-love-novel/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}

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On October 20, 2020, the coffee table book The World of Critical Role: The History Behind the Epic Fantasy by Liz Marsham was released.{{Cite web|last=Francisco|first=Eric|date=October 18, 2020|title=Critical Role: 2020 "turned everything on its head" for the D&D phenomenon|url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/world-of-critical-role|access-date=2020-11-11|website=Inverse|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201082111/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/world-of-critical-role|url-status=live}} In The New York Times Best Seller list for November 8, 2020, the book was #9 in "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous".{{Cite news|date=November 8, 2020|title=Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Nov. 8, 2020|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2020/11/08/advice-how-to-and-miscellaneous/|access-date=2020-11-11|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=2022-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517165016/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2020/11/08/advice-how-to-and-miscellaneous/|url-status=live}} In USA Today's "Top 150 Weekly Best Sellers", The World of Critical Role: The History Behind the Epic Fantasy debuted at #37 on October 29, 2020.{{Cite web |title=The World of Critical Role - USA TODAY's |url=https://booklist.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/06/21/the-world-of-critical-role/2444877/isbn/9780593157435/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411142149/https://booklist.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/06/21/the-world-of-critical-role/2444877/isbn/9780593157435/ |archive-date=2023-04-11 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=booklist.usatoday.com |language=en-US}} James Grebey, for SyFy Wire, wrote: "In addition to recounting Critical Role's early days (although not a full history — longtime Critters will probably be unsurprised to know that controversial moments like original castmember Orion Acaba's exit are largely glossed over), The World of Critical Role offers insights into why the cast made their characters make certain decisions during iconic moments from the campaigns, and it explains how the real-life biographies of the cast influenced their character creation."{{Cite web|last=Grebey|first=James|date=2020-10-20|title=The World of Critical Role traces the series' journey from 'The Shire' to 'Mount Doom'|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-world-of-critical-role-series-history-book|access-date=2020-11-11|website=SYFY WIRE|language=en|archive-date=2020-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112200514/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-world-of-critical-role-series-history-book|url-status=live}}

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In August 2023, Critical Role released a cookbook, titled Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role (2023), written by Marsham with recipe contributions by Jesse Szewczyk, Susan Vu, and Amanda Yee.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2022 |title=Official Critical Role Cookbook Brings You Recipes From Exandria |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/official-critical-role-cookbook-brings-you-recipes-from-exandria/ |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207172134/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/official-critical-role-cookbook-brings-you-recipes-from-exandria/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=December 7, 2022 |title=Critical Role Is Getting Their Own Cookbook Next Summer |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-is-getting-their-own-cookbook-next-summer/ |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207142318/https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-is-getting-their-own-cookbook-next-summer/ |url-status=live }} It was #5 on Publishers Weekly's "Best-selling Books Week of September 3, 2023" in "Hardcover Nonfiction".{{Cite web |date=2023-09-10 |title='Fourth Wing' is the top national fiction bestseller |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/fourth-wing-is-the-top-national-fiction-bestseller-8/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118213657/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/fourth-wing-is-the-top-national-fiction-bestseller-8/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-09 |title=Bestselling books for the week that ended Sept. 3 |url=https://www.stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/books/bestselling-books-for-the-week-that-ended-sept-3/article_6e8aef84-4d05-11ee-a577-5fde5b14a38b.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=STLtoday.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118212757/https://www.stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/books/bestselling-books-for-the-week-that-ended-sept-3/article_6e8aef84-4d05-11ee-a577-5fde5b14a38b.html |url-status=live }} In USA Today's "Top 150 Weekly Best Sellers", the cookbook debuted at #25 on September 6, 2023.{{Cite web |title=Best-selling Booklist September 6, 2023 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/booklist/date/2023-09-06 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118215224/https://www.usatoday.com/booklist/date/2023-09-06 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Exquisite Exandria: The Official Cookbook of Critical Role |url=https://www.usatoday.com/booklist/books/exquisite-exandria-the-official-cookbook-of-critical-role/9780593157046 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118215418/https://www.usatoday.com/booklist/books/exquisite-exandria-the-official-cookbook-of-critical-role/9780593157046 |url-status=live }} In The New York Times Best Seller list for September 17, 2023, the cookbook was #7 in "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous".{{Cite news |title=Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 17, 2023 - The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2023/09/17/advice-how-to-and-miscellaneous/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=2023-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031081848/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2023/09/17/advice-how-to-and-miscellaneous/ |url-status=live }}

Randy Gregory II, for Gaming Trend, opined that it was the "best themed cookbook" he has read and that the dishes of Exquisite Exandria are carefully curated to "feel correct within their respective regions of Exandria" and grounded in the fictional geographic lore with "a level of seriousness" seen in "fancy cultural cookbooks that dive into the specific regions".{{Cite web |last=Gregory II |first=Randy |date=August 22, 2023 |title=Exquisite Exandria — The Dungeon Masters guide to cooking |url=https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/exquisite-exandria-the-dungeon-masters-guide-to-cooking/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=Gaming Trend |language=en-US |archive-date=September 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925074115/https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/exquisite-exandria-the-dungeon-masters-guide-to-cooking/ |url-status=live }} He wrote that the "recipes are written exceptionally well thanks to Liz Marsham and her staff of recipe writers and food stylists" and that "everything in the recipes is represented in both imperial units and grams, along with notes for alternative/optional ingredients". Andrew Stretch of TechRaptor called Exquisite Exandria "a really good cookbook" with a wide range of recipes.{{Cite web |last=Stretch |first=Andrew |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Critical Role's Cookbook Exquisite Exandria is an immediate success in our kitchen! Anyone for Ginger Cookies? |url=https://techraptor.net/tabletop/reviews/exquisite-exandria-cookbook-review-fantasy-food-so-good-you-can-taste-it |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=TechRaptor |language=en |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930133155/https://techraptor.net/tabletop/reviews/exquisite-exandria-cookbook-review-fantasy-food-so-good-you-can-taste-it |url-status=live }} Stretch felt that the fictional continental history and food origins was "more like reading a Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook". He commented that "one of the only somewhat frustrating aspects" of the cookbook is the organization of food by fictional continent so "when you're looking for a certain recipe, it could be anywhere".

Geek & Sundry produced a six-panel series of webcomics weekly from November to December 2015 that describes a "Winter's Crest Festival" that occurred pre-series. The webcomics were written by cast members Ray and Jaffe, and feature artwork by Wendy Sullivan Green.{{cite web|date=November 18, 2015|title=Winter's Crest Festival|url=http://geekandsundry.com/tag/winters-crest-festival/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111192618/https://geekandsundry.com/tag/winters-crest-festival/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2020|access-date=May 20, 2017|publisher=Geek & Sundry}}

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On July 22, 2017, at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that a comic book that covers the beginning of Vox Machina pre-stream and pre-game would be published by Dark Horse Comics.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhu79tEBXXQ&t=8s|title=Matt Mercer On The Official Critical Role Comic Book|date=July 22, 2017|publisher=Dungeon Life|time=00:08|access-date=July 24, 2017|medium=YouTube video|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507121949/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhu79tEBXXQ&t=8s|url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=July 22, 2017|title=Just announced! An official #CriticalRole comic book written by @mattcolville is coming later this year! #TalksMachina #SDCC|url=https://twitter.com/GeekandSundry/status/888817962542432256|access-date=July 23, 2017|website=Twitter|publisher=Geek & Sundry|archive-date=July 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723094318/https://twitter.com/GeekandSundry/status/888817962542432256|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Colville|first=Matthew|date=July 22, 2017|title=So this first storyline is not only pre-stream, it's actually pre-game!|url=https://twitter.com/mattcolville/status/888823128859697154|access-date=July 23, 2017|website=Twitter|archive-date=October 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014102719/https://twitter.com/mattcolville/status/888823128859697154|url-status=live}} The first issue was published digitally in September 2017.{{cite news|last=Johnston|first=Rich|date=September 20, 2017|title=Critical Role Gets A Comic Book Origin For The Vox Machina, Out Now|work=Bleeding Cool|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/09/20/critical-role-comic-origin-cox-machina/|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095832/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/09/20/critical-role-comic-origin-cox-machina/|url-status=live}} A hardcover collection of the first volume was released on May 31, 2018; the trade paperback was then released on October 15, 2019. In July 2019, issue one of the second volume was released digitally and in print;{{Cite web|last=Johnston|first=Rich|date=2019-03-11|title=Jody Houser to Write New Critical Role Comic, From Dark Horse|url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jody-houser-new-critical-role-comic-dark-horse/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233422/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jody-houser-new-critical-role-comic-dark-horse/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=July 10, 2019|title=Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins II #1 Review: Capturing the Spirit of the Beloved D&D Web Series|url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/critical-role-vox-machina-origins-ii-1-review-dark-horse/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Comicbook.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626181801/https://comicbook.com/comics/news/critical-role-vox-machina-origins-ii-1-review-dark-horse/|url-status=live}} the collected trade paperback was released on August 12, 2020.{{Cite web|title=Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Volume 2 TPB|url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3003-507/Critical-Role-Vox-Machina-Origins-Volume-2-TPB|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Dark Horse Comics|type=Product page|archive-date=2020-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627014250/https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3003-507/Critical-Role-Vox-Machina-Origins-Volume-2-TPB|url-status=live}} The creative team of the second volume returned for the third volume{{Cite web|last=Schedeen|first=Jesse|date=September 17, 2020|title=Critical Role: Dark Horse Reveals New Comic Book Prequel to Popular Role-Playing Web Series|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/critical-role-comic-vox-machina-origins-series-3-dark-horse|website=IGN|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505213413/https://www.ign.com/articles/critical-role-comic-vox-machina-origins-series-3-dark-horse|url-status=live}} with the first issue released in February 2021.{{Cite web|title=Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins III #1|url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-638/Critical-Role-Vox-Machina-Origins-III-1|access-date=2021-05-01|website=Dark Horse Comics|type=Product page|archive-date=2021-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501060031/https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-638/Critical-Role-Vox-Machina-Origins-III-1|url-status=live}}

In December 2020, it was announced that a comic anthology exploring the side stories of NPCs would be published by Dark Horse Comics. The first miniseries concentrates on Leylas Kryn, the Bright Queen of the Kryn Dynasty, and her eternal lover Quana.{{Cite web|last=Grunenwald|first=Joe|date=2020-12-15|title=The world of CRITICAL ROLE expands in new Dark Horse Comics miniseries|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-world-of-critical-role-expands-in-new-dark-horse-comics-miniseries/|access-date=2021-01-06|website=The Beat|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108191733/https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-world-of-critical-role-expands-in-new-dark-horse-comics-miniseries/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=December 15, 2020|title=Exclusive: Critical Role Announces New Tales of Exandria Comics Series|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-tales-of-exandria-dark-horse/|access-date=2021-01-06|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106235540/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-tales-of-exandria-dark-horse/|url-status=live}} The series was written in consultation with Mercer.{{Cite web|title=Critical Role: Tales of Exandria I #1|url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3005-966/Critical-Role-Tales-of-Exandria-I-1|access-date=2021-05-01|website=Dark Horse Comics|type=Product page|archive-date=2021-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501055712/https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3005-966/Critical-Role-Tales-of-Exandria-I-1|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-18|title=Critical Role Preview: The Tales of Exandria #1 (Exclusive)|url=https://screenrant.com/critical-role-exandria-tales-bright-queen-comic-preview/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108153833/https://screenrant.com/critical-role-exandria-tales-bright-queen-comic-preview/|url-status=live}}

In November 2020, Critical Role announced that a graphic novel series exploring the backstories of the main characters would be published by Dark Horse Comics. Each book has a different creative team and was released as a hardcover.{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2020-11-10|title=Critical Role's Mighty Nein is getting a Dark Horse comic series|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/10/21557260/critical-role-mighty-nein-dark-horse-comic-series-release-date|access-date=2020-11-10|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2020-11-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110144258/https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/10/21557260/critical-role-mighty-nein-dark-horse-comic-series-release-date|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=HYPE: Introducing The Mighty Nein Origins, Our New Graphic Novel Series with Dark Horse Comics! {{!}} Critical Role|url=https://critrole.com/hype-introducing-the-mighty-nein-origins-our-new-graphic-novel-series-with-dark-horse-comics/|access-date=2021-12-13|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213171526/https://critrole.com/hype-introducing-the-mighty-nein-origins-our-new-graphic-novel-series-with-dark-horse-comics/|url-status=live}} In December 2021, Dark Horse announced that many of the titles in the series would have a delayed release date due to a mixture of circumstances.{{Cite web|date=December 13, 2021|title=Updates from Critical Role and Dark Horse Comics|url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3332/updates-critical-role-and-dark-horse-comics|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Dark Horse|language=en|type=Press release|archive-date=2022-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203184438/https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3332/updates-critical-role-and-dark-horse-comics|url-status=live}} An omnibus – titled Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1 – collecting the Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave stories{{Cite web |last=Epps |first=Justin |date=2023-01-24 |title=Dark Horse To Release New Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Collection |url=https://screenrant.com/critical-role-mighty-nein-library-edition-dark-horse/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126174428/https://screenrant.com/critical-role-mighty-nein-library-edition-dark-horse/ |archive-date=2023-01-26 |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2023 |title=New CRITICAL ROLE: THE MIGHTY NEIN ORIGINS LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 1 Collects The Backstories Of Yasha, Jester, Calbe, and Nott |url=https://geektyrant.com/news/new-critical-role-the-mighty-nein-origins-library-edition-volume-1-collects-the-backstories-of-yasha-jester-calbe-and-nott |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118213756/https://geektyrant.com/news/new-critical-role-the-mighty-nein-origins-library-edition-volume-1-collects-the-backstories-of-yasha-jester-calbe-and-nott |archive-date=January 18, 2024 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=GeekTyrant |language=en-US}} was released in October 2023.{{Cite web |title=Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1 HC |url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3006-827/Critical-Role-The-Mighty-Nein-Origins-Library-Edition-Volume-1-HC |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=Dark Horse Comics |type=Product page |quote=Publication Date: October 11, 2023 Format: FC, 224 pages; HC; 9" x 12" [...] ISBN-13: 978-1-50672-380-8}} The second library edition volume, collecting the Mollymauk Tealeaf, Beauregard Lionett, Fjord Stone and Caduceus Clay stories, was released in December 2024.{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |date=July 3, 2024 |title=Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 2 Announced |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-the-mighty-nein-origins-library-edition-volume-2-announced/ |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins – Acquired Taste will be released in May 2025 for Free Comic Book Day; the issue will focus on Beau and Caleb in Bassuras waiting to meet a contact at a dinner theater show themed around Vox Machina.{{Cite web |last=Polo |first=Susana |date=2025-04-23 |title=Critical Role’s new free comic traps its heroes in the mortification of interactive dinner theater |url=https://www.polygon.com/critical-role/563144/mighty-nein-critical-role-free-comic-book-day |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}

In Publishers Weekly's "Best-selling Books Week Ending February 18, 2022", Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins–Caleb Widogast was 14th in "Hardcover Frontline Fiction".{{Cite web |title=Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists - Hardcover Frontline Fiction February 17, 2022 |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcoverfiction/20220221.html |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=Publishers Weekly |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118213714/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcoverfiction/20220221.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2022 |title=AP-US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW |url=https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-nonfiction-books-best-sellers-john-grisham-arts-and-entertainment-bc850ec1ce568a5c50d8452d3a7ab32c |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=November 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124112552/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-nonfiction-books-best-sellers-john-grisham-arts-and-entertainment-bc850ec1ce568a5c50d8452d3a7ab32c |url-status=live }} In USA Today's "Top 150 Weekly Best Sellers", Caleb Widogast debuted at #144 on February 17, 2022.{{Cite web |title=Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins–Caleb Widogast - USA TODAY's |url=https://booklist.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/06/21/critical-role-the-mighty-nein-originscaleb-widogast/2444877/isbn/9781506723747/ |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=booklist.usatoday.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411142150/https://booklist.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2013/06/21/critical-role-the-mighty-nein-originscaleb-widogast/2444877/isbn/9781506723747/ |url-status=live }} Brian Hibbs, in The Beat's analysis of 2022 comics sales, highlighted that Caleb Widogast was one of eight Dark Horse titles in the "Top 750" and that it was Dark Horse's 4th best selling title with 15,000 copies sold.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=April 5, 2023 |title=Tilting at Windmills #294: Looking at NPD BookScan 2022 |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/npd-bookscan-2022-graphic-novel-sales/ |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=The Beat |language=en-US |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141927/https://www.comicsbeat.com/npd-bookscan-2022-graphic-novel-sales/ |url-status=live }} In Publishers Weekly's "Best-selling Books Week Ending February 10, 2023", Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins–Nott the Brave was 18th in "Hardcover Frontline Fiction".{{Cite web |title=Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists - Hardcover Frontline Fiction February 10, 2023 |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcoverfiction/20230213.html |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=Publishers Weekly |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118213650/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/nielsen/hardcoverfiction/20230213.html |url-status=live }} Colorist Diana Sousa was nominated for the 2023 Eisner Award in "Best Coloring" for her work on Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, The Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin, The Mighty Nein Origins: Fjord Stone, and The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast.{{Cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Heidi |date=2023-05-17 |title=2023 Eisner Awards Nominations announced; Thorogood, Woodruff and King lead |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/2023-eisner-awards-nominations-announced/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=The Beat |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603224744/https://www.comicsbeat.com/2023-eisner-awards-nominations-announced/ |url-status=live }}

In February 2023, Dark Horse, with Critical Role and Amazon Studios, announced a new interconnected prequel graphic novel series for the animated show The Legend of Vox Machina. The series will be written by Marieke Nijkamp with art by Tyler Walpole; the first book, The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles – Ripley, was published in December 2024.{{Cite web |last=Alverson |first=Brigid |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Dark Horse, Amazon Announce New 'Critical Role' Graphic Novels |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53270/dark-horse-amazon-announce-new-critical-role-graphic-novels |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=ICv2 |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208052106/https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53270/dark-horse-amazon-announce-new-critical-role-graphic-novels |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Dark Horse, Critical Role, Amazon Studios tease "The Legend of Vox Machina: Whitestone Chronicles" |url=https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3694/dark-horse-critical-role-amazon-studios-tease-lege |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=Dark Horse |language=en |type=Press release |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207195519/https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3694/dark-horse-critical-role-amazon-studios-tease-lege |url-status=live }}

In 2019, Critical Role announced it had "entered into licensing agreements with Funko, McFarlane Toys, Penguin Random House, and Ripple Junction".{{Cite web|date=September 27, 2019|title=Critical Role Is Getting Funko Pop!, Action Figures, and More|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-funko-mcfarlane-toys-apparel-dungeons-and-dragons/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505230023/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-funko-mcfarlane-toys-apparel-dungeons-and-dragons/|url-status=live}}

In fall 2020, Funko Pop figures based on the main Vox Machina characters were released.{{Cite web|date=December 23, 2020|title=We Review The Critical Role Funko POP Collection|url=https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/we-review-the-critical-role-funko-pop-collection/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Bleeding Cool|archive-date=2021-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516015126/https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/we-review-the-critical-role-funko-pop-collection/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=August 13, 2020|title=Critical Role Funko Pop! Figures Coming This Fall|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-vox-machina-funko-pops/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507121646/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-vox-machina-funko-pops/|url-status=live}} Christian Hoffer, for ComicBook.com, wrote, "The figures should delight any Critical Role fan, with small nods and touches to Vox Machina's long history. [...] Funko previously released a special 'Vex on Broom' figure earlier this summer that was made available only at Best Buy and quickly sold out [...]. These new figures are the first 'mass release' Funko Pop! figures and should be hot sellers". Gavin Sheehan, for Bleeding Cool, wrote, "Overall, the Critical Role set is a mighty fine one. There are times we look at Funko figures and we see that they basically just took the design skin of something, [...] and just slapped that design on the standard figure and walked away without any attention to detail. On each of these you can see they worked with the cast to make sure they were as accurate as they could make them within the Funko design. Detailed enough for fans to appreciate, which makes them well worth the money spent on whichever ones you decide to get".

In July 2020, a 12-inch action figure of Mollymauk Tealeaf from McFarlane Toys was released.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=Critical Role's Mollymauk Tealeaf Comes to Life as a 12" McFarlane Toys Figure|url=https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-mollymauk-tealeaf-mcfarlane-figure/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=CBR|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505230706/https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-mollymauk-tealeaf-mcfarlane-figure/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=Critical Role And McFarlane Toys Team Up For A Limited Edition Figure|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/07/09/critical-role-and-mcfarlane-toys-team-up-for-a-limited-edition-figure/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=That Hashtag Show|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505230709/https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/07/09/critical-role-and-mcfarlane-toys-team-up-for-a-limited-edition-figure/|url-status=live}} CBR highlighted that the figure is a limited-edition.

In July 2018, Steamforged Games (SFG) raised approximately $1.2M in a Kickstarter campaign for a collection of licensed miniature figures based on player characters (PCs) and non-player characters (NPCs) from the first two Critical Role campaigns.{{cite news|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=July 9, 2018|title='Actual play' RPG experiences like Critical Role, Adventure Zone are having a moment|work=Polygon|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/9/17549808/actual-play-critical-role-adventure-zone-kickstarter-graphic-novel|accessdate=May 6, 2019|archive-date=March 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308033730/https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/9/17549808/actual-play-critical-role-adventure-zone-kickstarter-graphic-novel|url-status=live}} The Kickstarter campaign included miniatures of both Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein, and exclusive miniatures of Taryon Darrington, Doty, Pumat Prime, and three Pumat Sols.{{cite news|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=June 25, 2018|title='Critical Role' Launches Miniature Line with Steamforged Games|website=Comicbook.com|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/06/25/critical-role-miniatures-dungeons-dragons/|accessdate=May 6, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506183732/https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/06/25/critical-role-miniatures-dungeons-dragons/|url-status=live}} Because Caduceus was not part of the Mighty Nein until after the SFG Kickstarter campaign finished he is not included in the Mighty Nein set of figures.{{cite news|last1=Hoffer|first1=Christian|date=July 15, 2019|title=Critical Role and Steamforged Reveal Caduceus Miniature|language=en|work=ComicBook.com|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/07/15/critical-role-caduceus-miniature/|quote=the Kickstarter set (which has a planned retail release set for later this year)|accessdate=July 25, 2019|archive-date=July 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725174919/https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/07/15/critical-role-caduceus-miniature/|url-status=live}}

In a February 2019 update, backers were informed that the expected March 2019 fulfilment date would be missed, as quality control samples had failed to meet both SFG's and the Critical Role cast's standards."Update #20: A Change to the Delivery Schedule". Kickstarter. Critical Role. February 13, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2019. "We hit a small snag when it came to the quality control checks on some of the miniatures. Both SFG and Critical Role hold the quality of any product with their name attached to it to be of paramount importance, so these miniatures needed adjustments before going into production, and we wanted to let you know as soon as possible about the production delay. [...] As you can see, the quality of the miniatures did not meet our expectations and was not in an acceptable state to be sent out to you. We want to apologize to all of our backers for this unforeseen delay. We want to make sure that the final miniatures that are shipped to you arrive as expected. [...] At this time, we can't give a firm date on when we expect fulfilment to start or finish, until we've had verification back from our manufacturing partner about the status of the remaining units to be produced". The miniatures began shipping to backers June 2019."Update #26: Fulfilment Update #1". Kickstarter. Critical Role. June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019. "As Vox Machina, Mighty Nein and Kickstarter exclusive miniatures begin to appear in ‘the wild’ we're happy to confirm that the fulfilment of pledges to this Kickstarter campaign has officially begun! As the fulfilment process moves forward, we will update each region in terms of the status of the fulfilment. [...] Below we're going to break down each region by hub so our lovely backers know what stage of fulfilment each hub is at, and when everyone should be expecting their shinies to arrive". The line was added to various online and hobby stores shortly after,{{Cite web|title=Miniatures|url=https://shop.critrole.com/collections/miniatures|access-date=2021-05-05|website=Critical Role|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505220258/https://shop.critrole.com/collections/miniatures|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=November 25, 2019|title=Critical Role Limited Edition Miniatures Getting Re-Released on Black Friday|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-miniatures-steamforged-limited-edition-black-frida/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|quote=Steamforged Games announced that it was re-releasing several 'Vault' miniatures featuring various NPCs and guest characters from Critical Role [...] Steamforged began their partnership with Critical Role in 2018 when it launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of the Vox Machina and Mighty Nein miniature sets, which were distributed to backers earlier this year and are currently available to purchase on Steamforged's website and at hobby shops. The 'Vault' miniatures were a way to release smaller batches of less popular characters for collectors and hobby painters. Unlike the boxed sets, these miniatures are all painted in resin and require some assembly.|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507150537/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-miniatures-steamforged-limited-edition-black-frida/|url-status=live}} but has since been discontinued.{{cite web |title=Steamforged Games: Critical Role Vox Machina Miniatures |url=https://forbiddenplanet.com/288400-critical-role-vox-machina-miniatures/ |website=Forbidden Planet |access-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113115202/https://forbiddenplanet.com/288400-critical-role-vox-machina-miniatures/ |url-status=live }}

A Caduceus miniature was announced as part of SFG's continuing "Vault" line of Critical Role miniature figures in July 2019. The Vault line are limited edition figures, which are produced in resin at lower volumes than the PVC figures in the Kickstarter campaign.{{cite web|title=Critical Role: The Future of the Miniature Range|url=https://steamforged.com/sfg-news-blog/11-7-2018-critical-role-the-future-of-the-miniature-range|website=Steamforged Games|quote=our vault miniatures are produced in resin|accessdate=25 July 2019|archive-date=25 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725180618/https://steamforged.com/sfg-news-blog/11-7-2018-critical-role-the-future-of-the-miniature-range|url-status=dead}} A new Caduceus miniature was released in October 2020.{{cite web|date=October 22, 2020|title=MERCH ALERT! Delight in our Caduceus Clay Mighty Nein Miniature crafted by the amazing folks at @SteamforgedLtd! This magical mini is sure to bring chill vibes to your collection.|url=https://twitter.com/criticalrole/status/1319307603298533376|website=Twitter|publisher=Critical Role|language=en|accessdate=October 29, 2020|archive-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022171441/https://twitter.com/CriticalRole/status/1319307603298533376|url-status=live}} This new design is also produced by SFG. Unlike their previous Caduceus miniature from SFG's Vault line; this version has been produced in PVC, and is not stated to be limited edition.

In January 2021, Critical Role announced a partnership with WizKids to create Wildemount themed miniatures. The announced boxsets are: Monsters of Wildemount Set I, Monsters of Wildemount Set II, Monsters of Wildemount Udaak premium figure, Factions of Wildemount – Dwendalian Empire, Factions of Wildemount – Kryn Dynasty & Xhorhas, Factions of Wildemount – Clovis Concord & Menagerie Coast.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Wizkids And Critical Role Team Up For Officially Licensed Miniatures|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2021/01/25/wizkids-and-critical-role-team-up-for-officially-licensed-miniatures/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=That Hashtag Show|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-02-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226155926/https://thathashtagshow.com/2021/01/25/wizkids-and-critical-role-team-up-for-officially-licensed-miniatures/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=WizKids Critical Role Exandria-themed Miniature Collection Slideshow|url=https://za.ign.com/gallery/150032/wizkids-critical-role-exandria-themed-miniature-collection-slideshow|access-date=2021-05-05|website=IGN Africa|language=en-za|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507121611/https://za.ign.com/gallery/150032/wizkids-critical-role-exandria-themed-miniature-collection-slideshow|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=January 21, 2021|title=WizKids Partners With Critical Role For New Dungeons And Dragons Miniatures|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wizkids-partners-with-critical-role-for-new-dungeons-and-dragons-miniatures/1100-6486589/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=GameSpot|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505220259/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wizkids-partners-with-critical-role-for-new-dungeons-and-dragons-miniatures/1100-6486589/|url-status=live}} WizKids stated that the initial boxsets would be released in Spring 2021 at local game stores worldwide.{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-01-21|title=WizKids, Critical Role Partnership Brings Exandria to Life {{!}} WizKids|url=https://wizkids.com/2021/01/21/wizkids-critical-role-partnership-brings-exandria-to-life/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=WizKids|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622141815/http://wizkids.com/2021/01/21/wizkids-critical-role-partnership-brings-exandria-to-life/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Wizkids - Critical Role: Monsters of Exandria One |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-one |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184005/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-one |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Wizkids - Critical Role: Monsters of Exandria Two |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-two |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184001/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-two |url-status=live }} WizKids has since released additional boxsets such as Guests of Critical Role,{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Critical Role Guests of Critical Role |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/critical-role-guests-of-critical-role |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184002/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/critical-role-guests-of-critical-role |url-status=live }} NPCs of Tal' Dorei Set I & II,{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2022 |title=Wizkids - Critical Role: NPCs of Tal' Dorei Set Two |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-npcs-of-tal-dorei-set-two |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184001/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-npcs-of-tal-dorei-set-two |url-status=live }} NPCs of Wildemount,{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Wizkids - Critical Role – NPCs of Wildemount |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-npcs-of-wildemount |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184001/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/wizkids-critical-role-npcs-of-wildemount |url-status=live }} and Bells Hells.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2022 |title=Critical Role: Bells Hells - WizKids |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/critical-role-bells-hells-wizkids |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=STARBURST Magazine |language=en-GB |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207184003/https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/critical-role-bells-hells-wizkids |url-status=live }} Upcoming boxsets scheduled to be released in 2023 include Monsters of Wildemount Set III,{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2022 |title='Critical Role: Monsters of Exandria 3 Boxed Set' Incoming |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52171/critical-role-monsters-exandria-3-boxed-set-incoming |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=ICv2 |language=en |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208042100/https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52171/critical-role-monsters-exandria-3-boxed-set-incoming |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last= |title=PRE-ORDER - Critical Role: Monsters of Exandria 3 Boxed Set |url=https://shop.wizkids.com/products/critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-3-boxed-set |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208041348/https://shop.wizkids.com/products/critical-role-monsters-of-exandria-3-boxed-set |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=WizKids |language=en |type=Product page}} Vox Machina,{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2022 |title=WizKids Will Release a 'Critical Role: Vox Machina Boxed Set' |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52108/wizkids-will-release-critical-role-vox-machina-boxed-set |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=ICv2 |language=en |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208042049/https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52108/wizkids-will-release-critical-role-vox-machina-boxed-set |url-status=live }} and The Mighty Nein.{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2022 |title=Relive the Frozen Voyages of 'Critical Role's' The Mighty Nein |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52607/relive-frozen-voyages-critical-roles-the-mighty-nein |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=ICv2 |language=en |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208042048/https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52607/relive-frozen-voyages-critical-roles-the-mighty-nein |url-status=live }}

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On August 8, 2016, Green Ronin Publishing announced that it had signed a licensing agreement with Geek & Sundry to release a roleplaying game sourcebook series set in the world of Exandria, written by Mercer and based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition rules via the Wizards of the Coast Open Game License.{{cite web|last=Sass|first=Evan|date=August 14, 2016|title=Geek & Sundry Partners with Green Ronin to Create RPG Books Based on its Groundbreaking Show - Critical Role|url=http://greenronin.com/blog/2016/08/08/press-release-geek-sundry-and-green-ronin-to-create-critical-role-rpg-books/|access-date=May 20, 2017|publisher=Green Ronin Publishing|archive-date=May 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506132655/http://greenronin.com/blog/2016/08/08/press-release-geek-sundry-and-green-ronin-to-create-critical-role-rpg-books/|url-status=live}}{{Cite book|last1=Mercer|first1=Matthew|title=Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting|last2=Haeck|first2=James|publisher=Green Ronin Publishing|year=2017|isbn=978-1-934547-84-7|location=Seattle, WA|pages=99, 143|oclc=1000342575}}{{rp|143}} Only one book was published with Green Ronin—Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting—and it is set on the continent of Tal'Dorei where most of Vox Machina's adventures take place.{{cite web|last=Haeck|first=James|date=August 8, 2016|title=Matthew Mercer and Green Ronin Announce the Critical Role Campaign Setting!|url=http://geekandsundry.com/matthew-mercer-and-green-ronin-announce-the-critical-role-campaign-setting/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207020056/http://geekandsundry.com/matthew-mercer-and-green-ronin-announce-the-critical-role-campaign-setting/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 7, 2017|access-date=May 20, 2017|publisher=Geek & Sundry}} The hardback edition was released at Gen Con 2017 on August 17, 2017,{{cite web|last=Sass|first=Evan|date=January 9, 2017|title=Ronin Roundtable: New Year's Message 2017|url=http://greenronin.com/critical-role/2017/01/09/56/|access-date=May 20, 2017|publisher=Green Ronin Publishing|archive-date=May 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504023507/http://greenronin.com/critical-role/2017/01/09/56/|url-status=live}} while the PDF version was released on July 17, 2017.{{cite web|last=Pramas|first=Chris|date=June 1, 2017|title=Critical Role Release Plan|url=https://greenronin.com/blog/2017/06/01/critical-role-release-plan/|access-date=June 1, 2017|publisher=Green Ronin Publishing|archive-date=August 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819145048/https://greenronin.com/blog/2017/06/01/critical-role-release-plan/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=July 17, 2017|title=If you want the PDF edition only of Critical Role: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting, use this link! …|url=https://twitter.com/GreenRoninPub/status/886987438878449665|access-date=July 15, 2017|website=Twitter|publisher=Green Ronin Publishing|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505183424/https://twitter.com/GreenRoninPub/status/886987438878449665|url-status=live}} The book is now out of print{{Cite web|date=July 22, 2021|title=Critical Role Announces Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-taldorei-campaign-setting-reborn/|access-date=2021-07-23|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2022-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119183746/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-taldorei-campaign-setting-reborn/|url-status=live}} — a revised edition, titled Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn,{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-07-22|title=Critical Role's next campaign book will explore the continent of Tal'Dorei|url=https://www.polygon.com/22588740/dungeons-dragons-critical-role-tal-dorei-campaign-book-release-date-price|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722185537/https://www.polygon.com/22588740/dungeons-dragons-critical-role-tal-dorei-campaign-book-release-date-price|url-status=live}} was released by Darrington Press on January 18, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=January 18, 2022|title=Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn Review: New Threats and Intrigue Emerge|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/taldorei-reborn-campaign-setting-guide-critical-role-dungeons-dragons-review/|access-date=January 18, 2022|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=January 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118130906/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/taldorei-reborn-campaign-setting-guide-critical-role-dungeons-dragons-review/|url-status=live}} Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn was the Gold Winner for the 2022 ENNIE Awards in the "Best Setting" category.{{Cite web |title=2022 Nominations – ENNIE Awards |url=https://ennie-awards.com/2022-nominations/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708195359/https://ennie-awards.com/2022-nominations/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite tweet|number=1555732561065906177|user=ENnies|title=Best Setting Silver goes to: Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall Gold goes to: Tal Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn|author=ENNIE Awards|author-link=ENNIE Awards|date=August 5, 2022|access-date=August 5, 2022}}

On January 13, 2020, Wizards of the Coast and Critical Role announced the launch of the second book: Explorer's Guide to Wildemount.{{cite web|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=January 13, 2020|title=Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Our New Campaign Guide from Dungeons & Dragons, is Available for Pre-Order RIGHT NOW|url=https://critrole.com/hype-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-our-next-campaign-guide-is-available-for-pre-order-right-now/|access-date=January 13, 2020|publisher=Critical Role|archive-date=January 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113222802/https://critrole.com/hype-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-our-next-campaign-guide-is-available-for-pre-order-right-now/|url-status=live}} The campaign sourcebook was released on March 17, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=January 13, 2020|title=The next D&D book is a Critical Role tie-in|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/13/21063626/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-book-pre-order-release-date-price|access-date=January 19, 2020|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=January 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114175413/https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/13/21063626/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-book-pre-order-release-date-price|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Comtois|first=James|date=January 14, 2020|title=Gaming: DOOM Eternal drops new trailer; Marvel's Avengers game delayed; more|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/gaming-roundup-doom-eternal|access-date=January 19, 2020|website=SYFY WIRE|language=en|archive-date=January 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115124443/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/gaming-roundup-doom-eternal|url-status=dead}} Over the course of two years, Mercer collaborated with Wizards of the Coast to develop the sourcebook which includes a new source of magic, Dunamancy, that is featured in the second campaign.{{Cite web|last=Culver|first=Jordan|title=Dungeons & Dragons while social distancing? It's free to try the newest 'Critical Role'-inspired sourcebook.|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/03/24/dungeons-dragons-coronavirus-matthew-mercer-critical-role-sourcebook/2905556001/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512220151/https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2020/03/24/dungeons-dragons-coronavirus-matthew-mercer-critical-role-sourcebook/2905556001/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=March 17, 2020|title=Critical Role: Matt Mercer Talks Bringing Explorer's Guide to Wildemount to Life|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-matt-mercer-intervie/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514141442/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-matt-mercer-intervie/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Mercer|first=Matthew|date=January 29, 2020|title=A great clarification by @JeremyECrawford here. Dunamancy is an umbrella "source" of magic, not an entirely new school of magic. The spells fit within existing schools, and the Dunamis-specific spell flavor text was toned down to help them fit into any setting beyond Wildemount!|url=https://twitter.com/matthewmercer/status/1222688374105919488|access-date=2020-06-02|website=Twitter|publisher=@matthewmercer|language=en|archive-date=2020-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130213722/https://twitter.com/matthewmercer/status/1222688374105919488|url-status=live}}

In March 2020, Critical Role released a special one-shot episode to promote the release of Doom Eternal.{{cite web|last1=Bloodgood|first1=Kat|date=March 14, 2020|title=DOOM: Eternal One-Shot Coming Next Week From Critical Role|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/03/13/doom-eternal-one-shot-coming-next-week-from-critical-role/|access-date=December 23, 2020|website=That Hashtag Show|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129224301/https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/03/13/doom-eternal-one-shot-coming-next-week-from-critical-role/|url-status=live}} The special was adapted and published as a tie-in Dungeons & Dragons module entitled Assault on Amaros Station. The game was written by Christopher Lockey and Matthew Mercer, and received a digital release via the Critical Role store on December 16, 2020.{{Cite web |title=DOOM Eternal: Assault on Armaros Station |url=https://shop.critrole.com/products/doom-eternal-assault-on-armaros-station |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205204219/https://shop.critrole.com/products/doom-eternal-assault-on-armaros-station |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=2020-12-19 |website=Critical Role |language=en}}

On October 12, 2021, Wizards of the Coast and Critical Role announced a new adventure module titled Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep with Mercer, James Haeck and Chris Perkins as lead designers. It is scheduled to be released on March 15, 2022. The adventure starts in the Wastes of Xhorhas before players head to the city of Ank'Harel (on the continent of Marquet);{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-10-12|title=An official Critical Role campaign is on the way from the publishers of D&D|url=https://www.polygon.com/22722429/dungeons-dragons-critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep-campaign-release-date-price|access-date=2021-10-12|website=Polygon|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012162540/https://www.polygon.com/22722429/dungeons-dragons-critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep-campaign-release-date-price|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=2021-10-12|title=Critical Role Official D&D Book 'Call of the Netherdeep' Due Out in Early 2022|url=https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep-release-date-1235086512/|access-date=2021-10-12|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012162350/https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep-release-date-1235086512/|url-status=live}} from there, players will be drawn into the Netherdeep "a terrifying cross between the Far Realm and the deep ocean".

In 2024, two Critical Role-themed Challenger Series decks where released for the collectible card game UniVersus. The "Critical Role Challenger Series: Vox Machina" deck focuses on the twins Vax and Vex from the Vox Machina campaign.{{cite news |last1=Parlock |first1=Joe |title=Exclusive: Take A Look At UniVersus' Critical Role: Challenger Series Vox Machina Deck |url=https://www.thegamer.com/universus-critical-role-challenger-series-vox-machina-deck-reveal/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=TheGamer |date=February 29, 2024 |language=en}} The Mighty Nein-based deck – "Critical Role Challenger Series: Vox Machina" – is focused on Nott and Jester.{{cite news |last1=Parlock |first1=Joe |title=Exclusive: UniVersus Reveals Its Critical Role — Mighty Nein Challenger Series Deck |url=https://www.thegamer.com/universus-critical-role-challenger-series-deck-mighty-nein-reveal/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=TheGamer |date=March 1, 2024 |language=en}} A full set (i.e. a set that includes booster packs) called Heroes of Exandria is due to release March 7, 2025.{{cite news |last1=Parlock |first1=Joe |title=UniVersus TCG Reveals Its First Look At Critical Role: Heroes Of Exandria |url=https://www.thegamer.com/universus-critical-role-heroes-of-exandria-reveal-trailer/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=TheGamer |date=December 11, 2024 |language=en |quote=UniVersus’ first full Critical Role set}}{{cite news |last1=Aguilar |first1=Matthew |title=Critical Role and UniVersus' Heroes of Exandria Teases Heroes Fans Have Been Dying to See |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-and-universus-heroes-of-exandria-teases-heroes-fans-have-been-dying-to-see/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=ComicBook.com |date=December 11, 2024}}

A licensing agreement with The Op to produce Critical Role themed games was announced in March 2020.{{Cite web|date=March 6, 2020|title=Critters Brace for a New Tabletop Experience with MUNCHKIN® Critical Role|url=https://theop.games/2020/03/munchkin-critical-role-board-game-coming-soon/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515062941/https://theop.games/2020/03/munchkin-critical-role-board-game-coming-soon/|archive-date=May 15, 2020|access-date=May 7, 2021|website=The Op Games|type=Press release}}{{Cite web|date=April 14, 2021|title=Critical Role Dungeons & Dragons Munchkin and Puzzles Are On Sale Now|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-munchkin-and-puzzles-on-sale-now/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507134320/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-munchkin-and-puzzles-on-sale-now/|url-status=live}} Two 1000 piece puzzles were then released in fall 2020; the puzzles are themed around each campaign's respective party and feature art by fan artist Lauren Walsh.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-24|title=The Op Reveals 1st Of 2 Critical Role Puzzles|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/09/24/the-op-reveals-1st-of-2-critical-role-puzzles/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=That Hashtag Show|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507141327/https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/09/24/the-op-reveals-1st-of-2-critical-role-puzzles/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-04|title=The Op Reveals 2nd Critical Role Puzzle|url=https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/11/04/the-op-reveals-2nd-critical-role-puzzle/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=That Hashtag Show|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507135826/https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2020/11/04/the-op-reveals-2nd-critical-role-puzzle/|url-status=live}} In March 2021, a Critical Role themed version of Munchkin was released. Cass Marshall, for Polygon, wrote, "Munchkin: Critical Role keeps the general structure of the core game, with plenty of room for back-and-forth card exchanges and battles, but it is otherwise very much a Critical Role adaptation that stands alone as its own game".{{Cite web|last=Marshall|first=Cass|date=2021-03-29|title=Munchkin: Critical Role puts a D&D spin on a classic party game|url=https://www.polygon.com/22353026/munchkin-critical-role-steve-jackson-games-mighty-nein-party-game-dungeons-dragons|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507134321/https://www.polygon.com/22353026/munchkin-critical-role-steve-jackson-games-mighty-nein-party-game-dungeons-dragons|url-status=live}} William Cennamo, for Screen Rant, wrote, "fans of Critical Role will get quite a kick out of playing as their favorite characters from the show, and the simplistic gameplay style of Munchkin makes for an easy starting point into more modern board and card games. However, fans of Munchkin that are looking for something new and fresh may be disappointed by the simplistic reskin of every other Munchkin version out there".{{Cite web|date=2021-04-07|title=Munchkin: Critical Role Review|url=https://screenrant.com/munchkin-critical-role-review-card-game-tabletop/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507134320/https://screenrant.com/munchkin-critical-role-review-card-game-tabletop/|url-status=live}}

A Critical Role video game was in early development in 2021.{{Cite web|last1=Spangler|first1=Todd|date=2021-10-14|title=Inside Critical Role's Growing D&D Fantasy Empire and the Making of 'The Legend of Vox Machina' for Amazon|url=https://variety.com/2021/digital/features/critical-role-amazon-legend-of-vox-machina-1235088274/|access-date=2021-10-24|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-10-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014160745/https://variety.com/2021/digital/features/critical-role-amazon-legend-of-vox-machina-1235088274/|url-status=live}} In addition, Critical Role characters have appeared in the following titles:

• Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (2018), an RPG developed by Obsidian, received a free DLC entitled Critical Role Pack. The set was released on the launch day for the main game, and added additional character voices and portraits. The set corresponds with eight characters from the first campaign, making up the bulk of Vox Machina, and are voiced by the original cast.{{Cite press release|last=Entertainment|first=Obsidian|title=Obsidian and Critical Role Announce Collaboration for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/obsidian-and-critical-role-announce-collaboration-for-pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire-300627462.html|access-date=2021-05-14|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514035123/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/obsidian-and-critical-role-announce-collaboration-for-pillars-of-eternity-ii-deadfire-300627462.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Critical Role Pack on Steam|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/855930/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire__Critical_Role_Pack/|website=Steampowered.com|access-date=2021-05-05|archive-date=2020-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112013711/https://store.steampowered.com/app/855930/Pillars_of_Eternity_II_Deadfire__Critical_Role_Pack/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Morton|first=Lauren|date=2018-04-24|title=Pillars of Eternity 2 dev talks worldbuilding, and making all that text 'easier to digest'|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/pillars-of-eternity-2-narrative-designer-talks-worldbuilding-and-how-to-make-the-text-easier-to-digest/|access-date=2021-05-05|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505220811/https://www.pcgamer.com/pillars-of-eternity-2-narrative-designer-talks-worldbuilding-and-how-to-make-the-text-easier-to-digest/|url-status=live}}

• Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (2018) added the characters Arkhan the Cruel and Spurt the Kobold in 2019. Arkhan's inclusion was announced on Talks Machina as part of a sponsorship deal.{{cite news|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=April 12, 2019|title='Critical Role' Gets a New Video Game Crossover (Sort Of)|website=Comicbook.com|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/12/critical-role-spurt-idle-champions-of-the-forgotten-realms/|access-date=May 5, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510054411/https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/12/critical-role-spurt-idle-champions-of-the-forgotten-realms/|url-status=live}}

• Among Us (2018) featured many cosmetic items from all three campaigns as part of a Gilmore's Curious Cosmicube event in 2024.{{cite web |title=Announcing: Among Us x Critical Role {{!}} Innersloth - Creators of Among Us and The Henry Stickmin Collection! |url=https://www.innersloth.com/announcing-among-us-x-critical-role/ |website=www.innersloth.com |date=13 August 2024}}

Additionally, Mercer's "How do you want to do this?" catchphrase was added as a voice line to Cassidy – the character Mercer is the voice actor for – in the season five battle pass of the video game Overwatch 2 in 2023.{{cite news |last1=Shepard |first1=Kenneth |title=Aww, Overwatch 2's DnD-Inspired Season Shouts Out Critical Role |url=https://kotaku.com/overwatch-2-cassidy-critical-role-matthew-mercer-twitch-1850538440 |access-date=June 15, 2023 |work=Kotaku |date=June 14, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=June 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615043707/https://kotaku.com/overwatch-2-cassidy-critical-role-matthew-mercer-twitch-1850538440 |url-status=live }}

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In October 2020, Critical Role announced a "new board and card game" imprint called Darrington Press; it is led by Ivan Van Norman with Mercer as the creative advisor.{{Cite web|last=Dornbush|first=Jonathon|date=October 27, 2020|title=Critical Role Announces New Board Game Publishing Label, Darrington Press; 4 Games Planned for 2021|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/critical-role-announces-new-board-game-publishing-label-darrington-press-4-games-planned-for-2021|access-date=October 27, 2020|website=IGN|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029150541/https://www.ign.com/articles/critical-role-announces-new-board-game-publishing-label-darrington-press-4-games-planned-for-2021|url-status=live}} Van Norman has stated: "At this time, Darrington Press is not looking to utilize crowdfunding for any game releases".{{Cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=October 27, 2020|title=Critical Role to Publish Their Own Board Games and Tabletop RPGs|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-dungeons-dragons-darrington-press-board-games/|access-date=2020-10-27|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030030438/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-dungeons-dragons-darrington-press-board-games/|url-status=live}} Games will be set both inside and outside of the Exandria setting.{{Cite web|last=Destito|first=Deanna|date=2020-10-27|title=The world of Critical Role expands with DARRINGTON PRESS|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/critical-role-darrington-press-ivan-van-norman/|access-date=2020-10-27|website=The Beat|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-10-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031112428/https://www.comicsbeat.com/critical-role-darrington-press-ivan-van-norman/|url-status=live}} The imprint's first "State of the Press" in April 2023 released updates on both previously announced games and revealed new games in development; this included two new roleplaying game systems which are scheduled to have a public play test during Gen Con 2023.{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Critical Role is branching out from D&D by publishing two new RPG systems |url=https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23691117/critical-role-new-rpg-system-illuminated-worlds-daggerheart-queen-by-midnight |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=April 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420160611/https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23691117/critical-role-new-rpg-system-illuminated-worlds-daggerheart-queen-by-midnight |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Codega |first=Linda |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Darrington Press Unveils New Board Games and Tabletop Systems |url=https://gizmodo.com/darrington-press-critical-role-state-of-the-press-2023-1850357290 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Gizmodo |language=en |archive-date=April 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420160347/https://gizmodo.com/darrington-press-critical-role-state-of-the-press-2023-1850357290 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Big News: Queen by Midnight and Two New RPGs |url=https://critrole.com/big-news-queen-by-midnight-and-two-new-rpgs/ |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Critical Role |language=en-US |type=Press release |archive-date=April 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420160031/https://critrole.com/big-news-queen-by-midnight-and-two-new-rpgs/ |url-status=live }}

In June 2022, Critical Role launched a new record label, Scanlan Shorthalt Music, to release original music inspired by Critical Role and the Exandria setting. Along with the label announcement, they released their first album titled Welcome to Tal'Dorei. The new project is led by Ray and Senior Producer Maxwell James.{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2022 |title=Critical Role Launches New Record Label, First Album Out Now |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-record-label-welcome-to-taldorei/ |access-date=June 25, 2022 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625021537/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-record-label-welcome-to-taldorei/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=June 21, 2022 |title=Critical Role Launches New Record Label & Soundtrack |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-launches-new-record-label-soundtrack/ |access-date=June 25, 2022 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |language=en |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625021545/https://bleedingcool.com/games/critical-role-launches-new-record-label-soundtrack/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=June 22, 2022 |title=Critical Role launches a record label to produce a fantasy ambiance soundtrack |url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/critical-role/news/critical-role-welcome-to-taldorei-soundtrack |access-date=June 25, 2022 |website=Dicebreaker |language=en |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625021538/https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/critical-role/news/critical-role-welcome-to-taldorei-soundtrack |url-status=live }} In November 2022, the label released a second album titled Welcome to Wildemount.{{Cite web |last=Andrew |first=Stretch |date=November 15, 2022 |title=New Album Beckons To Critical Role Fans "Welcome To Wildemount" |url=https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/new-album-beckons-to-critical-role-fans-welcome-to-wildemount |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=TechRaptor |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115174241/https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/new-album-beckons-to-critical-role-fans-welcome-to-wildemount |url-status=live }}

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