Chris Perkins Retires After 28 Years as Dungeons and Dragons Creative Director
Chris Perkins, the legendary creative director behind *Dungeons and Dragons*, has officially retired from Wizards of the Coast after 28 years with the company. Perkins, a key figure in shaping the game’s modern era, announced his retirement on April 4, marking the end of an era for the popular tabletop RPG.
Having played a central role in *Dungeons and Dragons* 5th Edition, Perkins became a public face of the franchise alongside Jeremy Crawford. Known for his work on major campaigns like *Curse of Strahd*, Perkins has been with the game since the release of the Advanced D&D Revised Edition. His extensive career included roles as editor of *Dungeon* magazine, lead story designer, and eventually game design architect before stepping into the role of creative director.
Perkins also made appearances on popular actual play streams, including *Acquisitions Incorporated* and *Dice, Camera, Action!*, and guest spots on *Critical Role*.
After overseeing the 50th anniversary celebrations and the release of the revised core rulebooks, Perkins described his retirement as a “perfect fairytale ending.” While fans will miss his contributions, they are grateful for his legacy and look forward to seeing him enjoy the game as a fan in his next chapter.
