Critical Role to Release 'The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold' Anthology Novel in August 2026
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Critical Role is releasing a new anthology novel titled "The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold" on August 11, 2026, published by Random House Worlds. The book collects nine new short stories from Campaign Two of the Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, focusing on fan-favorite characters like Essek, Isharnai, and Pumat Sol. The anthology features writers including Dani Carr, Mike Chen, Rin Chupeco, and Betsy Aoki, expanding the Exandria universe with character-driven tales.
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· 3 pulledCritical Role has a brand-new novel coming out this August, as The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold explores more of Campaign Two
The Critical Role anthology spotlights fan-favorite figures tied to the Mighty Nein, including Essek, Isharnai, and Pumat Sol
Writers Dani Carr, Mike Chen, Rin Chupeco, and more expand Exandria with character-driven tales
Random House Worlds revealed a new Critical Role novel is on the way this Summer, as they unveiled The Mighty Nein – Stories Untold. This is a new compilation of short stories revolving around the characters from Campaign Two of the Dungeons & Drago
