Immerse in Five Decades of Iconic Fantasy with the New 12-Track Audio Experience Also Available This Fall in Dolby Atmos and Digital Formats
RENTON, WA—September 25, 2024—Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, and its Wizards of the Coast division announced today at Brand Licensing Europe 2024 “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms.” The album was created by acclaimed composer Michael Gatt in celebration of the 50th anniversary of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game®, and will be available in fall 2024 in vinyl, Dolby Atmos and digital formats.
The album presents 12 original tracks created to evoke iconic locations within D&D’s most famous setting, the Forgotten Realms. Each track serves as an aural homage to the rich lore and enchanting adventures that have defined D&D for half a century. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the Realms, this album invites you to be inspired by D&D’s iconic heroes, villains, cities and dragons.
The new album provides a sweeping tour of the Sword Coast sure to ignite listener imaginations. Composer Michael Gatt, co-producer Jeremy Jarvis, and visual artistic director AJ Hanneld’s real-life odyssey across the world bring unexpected instruments, otherworldly textures, and a spellbinding 40-person choir to the record.
For listeners seeking a true collector’s collectors’ piece befitting five decades of D&D, the physical album release will feature an epic double vinyl (180g, gatefold) that boasts stunning artwork and bespoke designs by renowned agency TBWA\Chiat\Day.
First published in 1974, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS was originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in Wisconsin, USA. Now enchanting more than 85 million fans, D&D is truly The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game®. The worlds, monsters, and gameplay of D&D have influenced popular fantasy tropes in film, television, video games, and beyond.
The new album composition, “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms,” will be available in fall 2024 on double vinyl format for $49.99, as well as in Dolby Atmos and digital formats. More album and retail information will be revealed later this year.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers play experiences for fans of all ages around the world, through toys, games, licensed consumer products, digital games and services, location-based entertainment, film, TV, and more. With a portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, along with Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of over 1,800 iconic brands.
With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal and Raleigh, Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences on all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit https://company.wizards.com or Wizards of the Coast on LinkedIn.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, the dragon ampersand, and The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game are copyright and trademark Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and other countries.
