Next week marks the epic conclusion of Critical Role's Campaign 3, featuring the beloved voice actors Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and more. This monumental finale is set to be an eight-and-a-half-hour stream, airing on February 6 at 7pm Pacific / 10pm Eastern, or February 7 at 3am for UK viewers. Fans can catch the episode live on Critical Role's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as through their exclusive membership service, Beacon.
The final episode will bring the journey of the adventuring party, Bells Hells, to a close. Their story, which began in October 2021, has captivated audiences, and while no direct spin-offs or follow-ups have been confirmed yet, Critical Role assures fans that more tales from the world of Exandria are on the horizon.
"This finale for Campaign 3 marks the end of one very epic chapter of Exandrian history," said Marisha Ray, creative director and cast member. "But while we celebrate the end of this chapter, I think it’s important to know that the story continues with a simple turn of the page. I’m very excited to see what happens next in this story that remains to be written by the incredible emergent storytellers who are picking up the pen."
Despite the conclusion of Campaign 3, Critical Role is not slowing down. A new mini-series, Exandria Unlimited, will launch its first of four episodes on February 14, and numerous other shows and streams are planned to follow.
As for the next major campaign, details about the start of Campaign 4 remain undisclosed. Historically, there's been a gap of a few months between campaigns, with the first series, Vox Machina, ending in October 2017 and the second, Mighty Nein, starting in January 2018. Campaign 3 followed the end of Mighty Nein in June 2021, starting in October of the same year. Fans shouldn't have to wait long for news on the next chapter, and with Critical Role's 10-year anniversary approaching on March 12, it could be the perfect occasion for an announcement, if not the launch of a new series.
