Next month, the publisher is raising the stakes with Vecna: Eve of Ruin, an adventure that begins at level 10 and goes to level 20. But it’s more than just a series of high-level encounters.

The special makeup effects department head had a lot riding on the premiere: His team had been tasked with bringing to life the series’ villain Vecna. He needn’t have worried. Their efforts ...

During the livestream, developers hinted that the new Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (now confirmed for a release in the fourth quarter of 2023) will set the stage for Vecna’s return.