Summary
Critical Roleis releasing a new short story anthology featuring 10 tales from the perspective of various allies and enemies Vox Machina encountered in theirDungeons and Dragonsadventure. TitledCritical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untold, this anthology set in theDungeons and Dragonsworld of Exandria releases on March 4, just in time forCritical Role’s 10th anniversary.
The very first episode ofCritical Roleaired on June 06, 2025, bringing the voice actor-filled actual play to Twitch for the first time ever. Over the next 10 years,Critical Rolehas seen unprecedented success, from the establishment of a publishing company, foundation, and the Beacon streaming service, to the airing ofthree seasons ofThe Legend of Vox Machina– an animated adaptation of the first campaign.
Now,Critical Roleis releasing a special anthology to celebrate its 10-year anniversary in 2025.Critical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untoldis a series of 10 short stories written from the perspective of various characters connected to the adventuring party, from allies like Shaun Gilmore, Trinket, Kaylie, and Doty to major villains like Raishan and Kevdak. Each story is penned by a different person, including bestselling authors like Rory Power and Sarah Glenn Marsh, andDimension 20andCritical Roleguest GM Aabria Iyengar. Cast member Liam O’Brien also provides a foreword, promising a bevy of varied voices throughout the anthology.
Critical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untold Contents
While the subjects of four of the 10 stories have not yet been revealed, the cover ofCritical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untoldhas medallions for each tale that could hint as to who might appear in them. A sword, rifle, dragon, and spider-like creature are among the sigils that are not seemingly connected with the revealed stories, which could be references toother important characters fromThe Legend of Vox Machinalike Sylas Briarwood, Anna Ripley, or J’mon Sa Ord.
Critical Role: Vox Machina – Stories Untoldofficially releases on March 4, but fans can pre-order the anthology today from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or most other places where books are sold. Though prices may vary, it is available in hardcover for $30, audiobook for $20, and digital print for $15.
Before then, fans ofCritical Rolecan enjoy a special one-shot on January 30to raise money for those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Those who donate can cast votes on which monsters, hazards, and other obstacles the cast will encounter during the adventure, with all funds being donated to various charities dedicated to helping people recover from the disaster.
