Dungeons & Dragonsturns 50 this class , and as you ’d expect , sorcerer of the Coastis check off the day of remembrance with enceinte promulgation — some of which look to the tabletop roleplaying goliath ’s plenteous past times . denote today : six book release , upcoming play events , and brand collaborations that black market the gamut from “ arrive at good sense ” to “ huh?”—with more to come .
The celebration , which kicks off in sincere in March , will bring anofficial Lego Ideas set(including minifigures ) , a telephone line of shoes and apparel from Converse , and some kind of tie - in with Pop - Tarts that we can only trust will let in dice - shaped breakfast pastries . No additional Pop - Tarts details yet , but we do have some on the books being released , admit the trio of chief rulebooks that will bring Dungeons & Dragons into its next era , with a new Player ’s Handbook and Dungeon Master ’s Guide releasing in 2024 , and a newfangled Monster Manual a few months after in early 2025 . Here ’s the scoop :
Vecna : Eve of Ruin , an Adventure Campaign for role of levels 10 - 20 , is described as “ a high - stakes adventure in which the portion of the total multiverse hang in the balance . The hero lead off in the Forgotten Realms and travel to the realms of Planescape , Spelljammer , Eberron , Ravenloft , Dragonlance , and Greyhawk as they race to hold open existence from obliteration by the notorious lich — and now of course , Stranger Things star — Vecna who is weave a rite to eliminate beneficial , blot out the gods , and reduce all worlds . ” It release May 21 .
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The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons : 1970 - 1977 . placard as “ the ultimate book showcasing D&D ’s inception , including Gary Gygax ’s never - before - seen first draft of D&D write in 1973 , a curated collection of put out fanzine and magazine articles contribute to D&D ’s origin write up . Each document is introduce , described , and woven into the story by one of the game ’s foremost historians , Jon Peterson . It releases June 18 and is useable to pre - order onAmazon .
seeking From the Infinite Staircase , an Adventure Anthology for character layer 1 - 13 , “ this anthology weaves together six classic Dungeons & Dragons risky venture while update them for the game ’s 5th edition . The Infinite Staircase hold doors leading to fantastic kingdom . It ’s home to the imposing genie Nafas , who hears wishes made throughout the multiverse and recruits heroes to carry through them . ” It releases July 16 .
Player ’s Handbook ( 2024 ) . “ Take your game to the next spirit level with the revised 2024 Player ’s Handbook . More player options , enhanced system , and engaging addition to the 5th edition rule make this a must have for your next Dungeons & Dragons fight . ” It eject September 17 .
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Dungeon Master ’s Guide ( 2024 ) “ It ’s never been easier to become the Dungeon Master than with the revised 2024 Dungeon Master ’s Guide . Learn the trade from the expert in a smartly crafted and approachable approach shot to running your own secret plan . With more puppet than ever before , becoming the superior of your own multiverse will be a snap . ” It releases November 12 .
Monster Manual ( 2025 ) “ The revised 2025 Monster Manual brings you the greatest selection of foes to face off with your player ’s character than ever tack together in the chronicle of the game . More options at all level of shimmer have in mind more ways to provide the challenges that will keep them coming back to the tabular array again and again . ” It releases February 18 , 2025 .
In addition to stuff you’re able to purchase , Dungeons & Dragons will also be offer more interactive ways to keep ; in March , “ fan all over the world will be able to work the same adventure together inspire by the Dungeons & Dragons creators ’ love of tournament - flair drama . ” The event will spotlight an excerpt from upcoming rubric Descent into the Lost cavern of Tsojcanth “ in biz stores , at biotic community midpoint , library , conventions like Gary Con and PAX East , on kitchen table and paint scene , in video confab suite , and on D&D Beyond . Dungeon Masters will be available wherever buff want to recreate . ”
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Wizards is also ride “ new way to improve immersion with a 3D practical tabletop and polish off barriers to dally through Modern features on D&D Beyond ” as well as an enhanced presence at show and fan rule all class long .
“ D&D has a rich chronicle , an exciting nowadays , and a great future , ” said Kyle Brink , the executive manufacturer of squad D&D at Wizards of the Coast . “ This class we ’ll be celebrating all three with the 50th anniversary of the first publishing of Dungeons & Dragons . We ’ll take you through the making of the game , bring some of the classic adventures to today ’s child’s play , confabulate the most iconic setting in the D&D multiverse , and kvetch off the future of the plot with the young 2024 core rulebooks that are the gist of the biz . We ’ve been build up to this for a while now . It ’s go to be a lot of sport . ”
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