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Three years after the OGL crisis, Wizards of the Coast is still working to win back the tabletop community — and the man running D&D says he knows the clock is ticking. Dan Ayoub, who took over as Head of Dungeons & Dragons in 2025, spoke with Wargamer’s Mollie Russell about the fallout from the…
Wizards of the Coast has released a second round of Underdark-themed playtest material for Dungeons & Dragons, and it’s packed with new ways to build a character from the deep places of the world. The new Unearthed Arcana: Underdark Options 2 PDF introduces three subclasses and five new species, all drawing on the strange, dangerous…
Renegade Game Studios is resurrecting the classic Dungeons & Dragons: Castle Ravenloft board game, originally released back in 2010. The cooperative dungeon-crawler hits shelves again this February 2027, and for the first time ever, it’s getting a Premium Edition with pre-painted miniatures. Long out of print and tough to track down, the game lets 1–5…
Netflix is sinking its teeth into the Dungeons & Dragons universe with a new live-action series based on the gothic horror setting Ravenloft, Deadline reports. The project comes from writer/executive producer John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride) and executive producer Alfonso Cuarón (Roma, Gravity), with Hasbro Entertainment attached. The series…
Eren Chronicles has launched Zamanora: Ballad of the Witch, a new tabletop role-playing game setting inspired by Slavic and Balkan folklore, on Kickstarter. The campaign, which went live on Tuesday, has already surpassed $120,000 in funding within its first day, making it one of the most notable Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaigns of the year….
During MagicCon Chicago, Wizards of the Coast revealed plans for a new crossover book that will bring the Magic: The Gathering setting of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor to the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The announcement marks the latest collaboration between the two popular franchises, following previous crossovers such as Ravnica and Theros. The news was shared briefly during…
The 2025 Monster Manual, the final installment in the revised Dungeons & Dragons core rulebook trilogy, has officially been released. This release follows the 2024 Player’s Handbook and the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, rounding out the updated set of essential resources for fifth-edition gameplay. The 2025 Monster Manual includes 85 new monsters and a total…
The official Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel recently provided an in-depth look at the upcoming 2024 Monster Manual. The book, described as the final installment in the revised trio of core rulebooks, is set to feature significant updates and new content aimed at enhancing its role as both a gameplay resource and a tool for…
Kobold Press has launched the Monster Vault 2 Kickstarter campaign, offering a new collection of content for Tales of the Valiant and Dungeons & Dragons 5E campaigns. The campaign has already surpassed its $75,000 funding goal, with over $142,000 pledged by nearly 2,000 backers. The project will run until February 7. Monster Vault 2 introduces…
Elon Musk, a South African immigrant to the US has threatened to buy Hasbro, the parent company of Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons & Dragons is already facing a tough time, but this aligns with Musk’s recent business philosophy of acquiring dying brands and making them even more dying. Elon posted the message “How much…
Witchfyre, a new supplement designed for D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E, is now live on Kickstarter, offering players an adventure centered around witchcraft themes. Witchfyre presents a variety of content suited to fans of gothic aesthetics, fall atmospheres, and dark academia, providing an opportunity for both newcomers and experienced RPG players to explore witch-inspired gameplay….
WizKids has revealed Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms – Fields of Faerun, a new map-building game set to release in June. Designed by Phil Walker-Harding, known for games like Barenpark and Imhotep, this upcoming title allows players to explore the continent of Faerun within the Forgotten Realms universe. In Edge of the Realms…
D&D Beyond has released Scions of Elemental Evil, a short adventure available ahead of its upcoming organized play events in stores and conventions. The adventure is set in the Greyhawk region and involves an encounter with Ulsedra Vox, a follower of Elemental Evil. It is designed for up to six Level 4 characters, with pregenerated…
Despite the highly anticipated release of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, the Dungeons & Dragons brand appears to be struggling to make a significant impact on Hasbro’s bottom line. While strong sales initially prompted a second print run, Hasbro’s Q3 earnings report suggests that the launch may have underperformed, as D&D failed to receive much attention…
There are fresh indications of more layoffs at Wizards of the Coast, with news coming directly from those impacted. Associate Influencer Manager Dixon Dubow announced on Twitter that he had been laid off as part of a corporate re-organization. Dubow, expressed his dismay, saying, “Unfortunately, I was informed today that my position on @Wizards_DnD has…
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide introduces a new section dedicated to helping Dungeon Masters create their own adventures. This section is designed to provide practical advice for crafting adventures tailored specifically to a DM’s campaign, focusing on how to prepare effective sessions for their players. The guide breaks down adventure creation…
In celebration of Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary, a special double vinyl album is set for release next month. Composed by Michael Gatt, the album will feature 12 original tracks inspired by key locations and characters from the Forgotten Realms. Scheduled for release on November 15th, the album’s first single, Arise, Tiamat!, is now available…
In a recent video, Dungeons & Dragons introduced the new Dungeon Master’s Screen designed for the upcoming 2024 edition, as part of the game’s 50th anniversary. The screen features artwork by Joy Ang, with Fury Gazzi as art director, and is aimed at improving functionality for Dungeon Masters. The design process focused on feedback from…
Critical Role has announced its upcoming live shows for 2025 as part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations. The tour will feature performances in several cities across the United States and, for the first time, Australia. The tour will kick off in Chicago, where the founding cast will reunite for a unique one-shot experience, allowing the audience…
Dark Horse Comics has revealed a new comic miniseries titled Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire, set to release on February 19. The four-issue series serves as a prequel to Stranger Things Season 4, focusing on Eddie Munson and his role in forming the Hellfire Club. The series is written by…
Lucca Comics & Games will mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with a series of events running from October 26 to November 3, in Lucca, Italy. The celebration will include an extensive art exhibition, along with a unique tribute to the creators of the game, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. A central feature…
The latest video from the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel introduces the inclusion of Greyhawk in the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. As the first campaign setting ever published for D&D, Greyhawk is set to play a central role in the new guide, coinciding with the game’s 50th anniversary. The development team explains their decision…
Roll for Combat has announced the upcoming launch of its new series, “Year of Titans,” set to begin in January 2025. This project follows previous releases in the “Year of” series, including “Year of Monsters” and “Year of Legends,” and will introduce larger ancestries with additional player options and features for both 5th Edition and…
The latest video from the official Dungeons & Dragons channel has provided an overview of the upcoming changes to the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. Players can expect new magic items and expanded crafting rules, offering more customization in their adventures. The new Dungeon Master’s Guide chapter focuses on different types of treasure, ranging from coins…
The BBC Archive has shared a nostalgic gem on YouTube the Heart of the Matter series. In the clip from 1980, viewers can watch legendary game designers Albie Fiore and Steve Jackson from Games Workshop, delve into the world of Dungeons & Dragons during the early days of the tabletop role-playing scene. Originally broadcast on…
Historica Arcanum: Echoes of Renaissance, the latest setting in the Historica Arcanum TTRPG series, is now live on Kickstarter. This new expansion is set in Venice in 1521, during the Grand Carnival, where political intrigue and conflict unfold in the shadows. The setting highlights tensions between the Medicis, the Borgias, and the Venetian Republic, while…
It appears that the Project Sigil closed beta is drawing near. While it has been known for a few months that the beta was scheduled for this fall, a recent update from D&D Beyond suggests the start could be soon. A new post on the platform now links directly to the beta signup for Project…
New details have been revealed about the Bastion System, an upcoming feature in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E. Introduced during last week’s guide premiere, this system gives players the ability to build and customize their own strongholds. The Bastion System allows characters to establish their own base of operations, which…
Penguin Random House has announced the upcoming release of Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert, a compact guide filled with essential facts and lore from the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Written by Stacy King, this pocket-sized book aims to make readers instant experts on all things D&D. The Pocket Expert explores common questions such as the…
Kobold Press has announced the release of the Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide, expanding on the Tales of the Valiant (ToV) and 5E systems. The guide offers Game Masters a variety of tools to customize and run their games, building on the content provided in the Player’s Guide. The Game Master’s Guide includes…
