Today, Creative Director for Dungeons & Dragons, Chris Perkins, announced his retirement from Wizards of the Coast after 28 years with the company.
The long-time designer and Creative Director is going out on a high, considering the recent 50th anniversary and new edition of the game mean the game has never been so popular.
And, knowing he’s leaving a strong legacy in very capable hands, he also said he’s looking forward to experiencing D&D as a player and fan once more. Who can blame him?
Perkins released a statement via BlueSky, saying:
Today I retire from Wizards of the Coast after 28 years. With D&D’s 50th anniversary wrapping up and the revised rulebooks doing gangbusters, this is the perfect fairytale ending for me. I can’t wait to enjoy D&D purely as a fan again, knowing the game is in good hands. See you in the Feywild!
Wizards of the Coast released this statement via the Dungeons & Dragons Facebook page:
We can’t thank Chris enough for the decades of work he has poured into Wizards of the Coast, as D&D would not be what it is today without his numerous contributions. While we are incredibly sad to see him go, we welcome him at our game any day.
While at D&D, Chris mentored the next generation of leaders who are stepping up as he moves on to enjoy his retirement. D&D is in good hands with the team.
Perkins has definitely left a strong mark on D&D over the years, from being the editor of Dungeon magazine, to lead story designer on Curse of Strahd, and of course later becoming Creative Director for the game.
What’s your response to Chris Perkins leaving WotC? Do you think his legacy will remain strong with the new team taking over? Comment below!
