Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons news hub. Below you will find the latest news about D&D:
Stephen Glicker of Roll For Combat recently shared some eye-opening data on the sales of the 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook. Despite Wizards of the Coast’s press release declaring it the “fastest-selling Dungeons & Dragons product ever,” actual sales numbers appear to tell a different story. Update: The numbers come from…
Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division revealed a new music project during Brand Licensing Europe 2024, titled “Dungeons & Dragons — Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms.” The album, created by composer Michael Gatt, is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons and will be released in…
D&D Beyond has released a new free adventure, Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn, featuring characters from the 1980s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon. This one-shot adventure, now available for all D&D Beyond subscribers, was initially introduced at PAX West during D&D’s 50th anniversary celebration. In this adventure, players take on the roles of…
The 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook has become the fastest-selling D&D book in the game’s 50-year history. Released on September 17, this new edition has sold three times as many copies as the 2014 version during its launch. This achievement also surpasses the previous record set by Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything in 2020. According…
Goodman Games has announced a new partnership with Metis Media to distribute select 5E titles to retailers. This collaboration will bring two of Metis Media’s titles, Historica Arcanum: Era of the Crusades and Historica Arcanum: Sigil of Jerusalem, to hobby game distributors, with a release scheduled for November. Joseph Goodman, founder of Goodman Games, praised…
Battlezoo has just released Battlezoo Ancestries: Fairy Dragons, a new supplement now available for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and Pathfinder 2nd Edition. This 100+ page book takes players and game masters deep into the realm of the fey, introducing new dragons from the fairy dragon family. The book follows the journey of dragon researcher…
The 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is now officially available as of today. While some game stores and D&D Beyond subscribers had early access to the book, it is now widely available both in digital format and in physical copies through major retailers. This updated version of the handbook introduces several…
Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone by Keith Baker and Imogen Gingell is a new book available on DMs Guild and Roll20 that takes adventurers on a journey through the wild west of Eberron. Creators: Keith Baker, Imogen Gingell Publisher: Visionary Production and Design Release Date: September 17th, 2024. Links: DriveThruRPG At a glance Frontiers of Eberron:…
Following the success of “Baldur’s Gate 3,” WizKids is set to release “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate.” The board game’s release will capitalize on the sustained popularity of the Baldur’s Gate series, leveraging the established fan base and the narrative backdrop that Baldur’s Gate 3 revitalized. “Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate,”…
During an event held by Goldman Sachs yesterday, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, alongside CFO Gina Goetter, provided a look at the future direction of Dungeons & Dragons. The chat started off with Cocks doubling down on his previous statements that Hasbro “is going all in on digital”, and that they are “working with the best…
In a spirited fusion of tabletop lore and craft beverages, New Holland Brewing Co. has teamed up with Wizards of the Coast to mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with special edition drinks. The collaboration promises to add a touch of magic to the brewery’s storied Dragon’s Milk lineup. The limited edition offerings,…
By chasing digital profits in the wake of the success of Baldur’s Gate III, is Wizards of the Coast opening the market for competitors looking to dethrone the king of TTRPGs? Dungeons & Dragons, the once venerable titan of tabletop role-playing games, has embarked on a journey into the digital realm as showcased in the…
Skylar Dash AKA Dashing Adventure, a Texas-based attorney and professional Dungeon Master, has initiated a Kickstarter campaign titled “Infernal Marches,” touching upon intellectual property rights issues stemming from professional Dungeon Masters using Dungeons & Dragons Intellectual Property to deliver paid performances to private audiences. Dash has been pushing for clarification on the topic since starting…
During the latest D&D Direct livestream, several updates were introduced for Dungeons & Dragons, focusing on both physical and digital expansions slated for 2025. Player’s Handbook Early Access and Updates The 2024 Player’s Handbook will be available early on September 3 for those who have pre-ordered and are subscribed to the Master Tier on D&D…
Dice Dungeons has launched a Kickstarter campaign for “80’s Adventures,” a supplement for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, drawing inspiration from everyone’s favorite decade, the 1980s. 80’s Adventure introduces a series of new subclasses, magic items, and spells that capture the spirit of the decade. Each class receives a new subclass that mirrors an iconic…
New Zealand-based Dice Legenz is set to release their fast-paced and comedic Dungeons & Dragons YouTube series, “The Bards of Aratai.” A deadly potion capable of destroying an entire city is brewing, and it’s up to three quirky bards to save the day—or at least try their best. “The Bards of Aratai” is an upcoming…
EN Publishing has recently introduced a Kickstarter campaign for “Voidrunner’s Codex,” an expansion designed to propel Dungeons & Dragons 5E and Level Up: Advanced 5E players into interstellar adventures. The campaign aims to enrich the tabletop RPG experience with an array of new content. The expansion is anchored by the “Voidrunner’s Codex,” a hardcover volume…
Arcane Affinity, a small indie team known for their engagement in the TTRPG community, has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for “The Arcaneum Infinitum.” This new compendium seeks to enhance the 5th Edition gameplay by introducing a range of beautifully illustrated magic items and innovative game elements designed to keep the content relevant across multiple…
The upcoming D&D 5E supplement, “Fabled Empire,” is set to introduce a fairytale twist to the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Spanning over 180 pages, this resource blends modern and traditional fairytales with fairy mythology, designed for use with D&D 5E and the forthcoming 2024 Edition. “Fabled Empire” offers an array of new monsters, each depicted…
EN Publishing is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for “The Voidrunner’s Codex,” a new expansion for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5E) and Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition (A5E), introducing players to space exploration and combat. The boxed set includes three books: the core “Voidrunner’s Codex,” the “Star Captain’s Manual,” and the introductory…
In a move that has sparked significant backlash from long-time fans and purists of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, Wizards of the Coast has decided to reframe the iconic warrior from the classic 1983 Red Box cover art as a female character. Originally depicted by famed artist Larry Elmore, the warrior on the Red Box…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a seminal tabletop RPG that has shaped the genre for decades. To celebrate this milestone, D&D is releasing updated versions of its core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. These new editions are detailed in the current issue of Game…
Wizards of the Coast has announced an new event titled “Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Draft,” set to take place from May 17–19 at local WPN game stores in the US and Canada. This event is part of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons. Participants in this event will explore…
Kobold Press has released the Black Flag Reference Document (BFRD). This new document, which is an update to the 5th Edition System Reference Document (SRD), is published under the Open Resource Community (ORC) license and is designed to be fully compatible with 5th Edition rules. Initiated in January 2023, the BFRD offers a comprehensive, free…
In an attempt to quell the growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in creating artwork for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast has recently published a FAQ outlining their stance and methods for handling allegations of AI-generated art. Over the last two years, Wizards has been at the…
In a recent update shared on the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Todd Kenreck offered insights into the development of the Revised 2024 Player’s Handbook. The team is currently in the midst of print reviews, refining final details to ensure the handbook meets their standards of quality and gameplay. The…
The DMs Guild has released a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure, “Last Hope of Fenhill,” available from today. This module, designed for characters of levels 3 to 6, is authored by Marieke Cross, known for her previous works like “Chains of Asmodeus” and “Achtung Cthulhu!” The adventure’s visual elements, including maps and graphic design, are…
On Kickstarter, “The Secret of Oki Island,” a new solo adventure for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, has successfully reached and surpassed its funding target. The campaign by Obvious Mimic has raised $26,748, exceeding the initial goal of $14,545, with 28 days left until its conclusion on May 17. This project offers a solo tabletop…
Cynthia Williams, President of Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Hasbro Gaming, has announced her resignation effective April 26, 2024, a significant move for one of the major names in tabletop gaming. Her departure was disclosed through an SEC filing by Hasbro, the parent company of WotC, known for iconic franchises like Dungeons & Dragons…
Wizards of the Coast has announced that “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” will be released on May 21. This new Dungeons & Dragons adventure is designed for characters of levels 10–20 and spans multiple universes, challenging players to thwart the lich Vecna, made famous by the Netflix show Stranger Things. The adventure begins in the Forgotten…
