Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons news hub. Below you will find the latest news about D&D:
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…
After a successful Kickstarter earlier this year, the new campaign module for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Reign of the Sundered Idol, will be released on October 15. The module is set in the world of Verendrel, where magic is fading, and a significant event known as The Severance has caused widespread disruption. Players will…
The upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide will include the anticipated Bastion system, as detailed in a recent video discussion with D&D content creator Todd Kenreck and developers Chris Perkins, and James Wyatt. The video offers players and Dungeon Masters further insight into how the mechanic can be implemented in their campaigns. The Bastion system is…
A Dungeons & Dragons fan known as u/Yawgmothlives on Reddit has compiled The Web Compendium, a 1,281-page archive of D&D 3.5 edition content that was previously lost after being removed from Wizards of the Coast’s official website. This significant undertaking has gathered numerous official supplements, rules, and resources that had disappeared from the internet, preserving…
While the 2024 Player’s Handbook boasts stunning visuals and updated mechanics, it struggles to justify its necessity for newcomers and longtime players alike. Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 17th, 2024 Links: D&D Beyond, Amazon At a glance The long-anticipated 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is finally here, clocking in at nearly 400…
Several cast members from Baldur’s Gate 3 will reunite for a special Dungeons & Dragons Live show at MCM Comic-Con London this month. It was announced that Neil Newbon (Astarion), Devora Wilde (Lae’zel), Theo Solomon (Wyll), and Samantha Béart (Karlach) will take part in an Actual Play session titled “What We Do in the Cursed…
Wizards of the Coast shared more info about the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide in a new video on the official YouTube channel. The book will bring a mix of expanded content, updates, and some new features. This release, part of the revised core rulebooks for the 50th anniversary of D&D, aims to build on the…
WizKids has announced the release of two new miniatures sets under its D&D Icons of the Realms line, featuring characters and creatures from Baldur’s Gate 3. These new sets are scheduled for release in February 2025 and are designed to bring elements of the video game to tabletop gaming. The first set, titled Adventures from…
