Chris Avellone Joins Republic Games for Upcoming RPG Project

Hey, so here’s the thing. Chris Avellone—or, as I like to call him, the RPG whisperer—just hopped onto the Republic Games train. Funny how these things happen, right?

So, I was scrolling through LinkedIn when Adam Williams, who runs the show at Republic Games, dropped this bomb. He was talking about Chris joining up and how this guy’s basically a legend. Seriously, Adam was hyped, and that excitement kinda rubbed off on me. Anyway, in a chat with Eurogamer, Adam was gushing about this new RPG they’re cooking up. It’s got twists and turns, all those juicy choices players crave. Imagine getting those goosebumps from story twists. Yeah, that’s the vibe.

And Chris—let’s just say this guy sculpted some of the RPG greats. If RPG-making was a rock band, he’d be the lead guitarist, crafting melodies that stick in your brain. Adam was all like, “We had this list, and Chris? He was ‘numero uno’ on there.” Kinda feels like they got their rock star, doesn’t it?

Their focus is on this dark fantasy realm. Picture a night filled with those eerie whispers carried by the wind. Okay, maybe I’m getting carried away here. But the idea is to whip up that old RPG magic and crank up the wow-factor. Everyone at Republic is buzzing—it’s like they’re forming an Avengers squad or something. Can’t wait for what they spill next.

Oh, and, almost forgot—there’s a wrinkle in the story. It seems back in 2020, Chris was hit with some heavy allegations around sexual harassment, which he outright denied. Makes you think, doesn’t it? The guy’s got his share of shadows chasing him.

Anyway, that’s the rundown. Kinda wild, right?