The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2024
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We take a look ahead at the new Dungeons & Dragons books coming out this year
For DnD publisher Wizards of the Coast, 2023 was a year with plenty of ups and downs, with everything from the fallout of the OGL scandal to the critical acclaim following the theatrical release of Honor Among Thieves. Amid the drama, the publisher also released several new major DnD supplements including the heist-themed anthology Keys from the Golden Vault, the giant-inspired supplement Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants, an updated campaign for Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk, and a return to Sigil with Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse.
With 2024 now upon us, Wizards has since announced plans for a variety of new books, with major titles unveiled at their annual D&D Direct event and PAX Unplugged. These books will be critical as they integrate with a new rules update for fifth edition and help kick off the 50th Anniversary celebration of DnD itself.
So just what can we expect to see next for the world’s most popular TTRPG? Below we take a closer look at the complete DnD release schedule, breaking out all the upcoming books for 2024 and early 2025.
The Book of Many Things
Release Date: January 5th, 2024
What Is It: Based on the legendary Deck of Many Things (a magical artifact that has destroyed its fair share of campaigns over the years), The Book of Many Things is a new DnD 5e box set that contains a deck of 66 specialty cards, an 80-page reference guide and a new 192-page sourcebook. Notably, the physical product was originally supposed to be released in November 2023, but was pushed back to January 2024 due to printing errors (although the digital version is currently available on D&D Beyond).
Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Release Date: March 25th, 2024
What Is It: This adventure will be a 5e update to the classic 1982 adventure module Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, which was originally written by DnD co-founder Gary Gygax. The new adventure (which will only be available in a digital format on D&D Beyond) is a one shot that’s designed to be played in a single session. Additionally, the adventure will include a new “tournament scoring system” that’s similar to those run at game conventions in the 1980s, providing players with a rating on how well they performed during the adventure.
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Coming In: May 21st, 2024
What Is It: Slated for release sometime in 2024, this new Vecna campaign will take players from Levels 1 to 20 as they journey through the multiverse and eventually face down the dreaded arch-lich himself. According to Wizards of the Coast, the campaign will also feature famous locations and characters from past and present DnD history.
The Making of Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
Release Date: June 18th, 2024
What Is It: Billed as a “retrospective historical account” of the early days of Dungeons & Dragons, this new non-fiction book will feature original artwork, playtest materials, manuscript annotations and never-before-seen correspondence between DnD co-creators Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The book was produced by noted game historian Jon Peterson and will also feature a complete version of the original rules, including random tables, page scans and concept art .
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Coming In: July 16th, 2024
What Is It: Much like the adventure anthology Tales from the Yawning Portal, the upcoming book Quests from the Infinite Staircase will feature a collection of six classic DnD adventures updated to the new 5th edition rules. The book will also detail additional lore around the legendary “Infinite Staircase,” which allows individuals to traverse the multiverse. According to Wizards of the Coast, the book will also introduce a new character named Nafas, a powerful genie who hears wishes made throughout the multiverse and recruits heroes to fulfill them.
New Player’s Handbook
Release Date: September 17th, 2024
Based on new rules materials from the ongoing One D&D Playtest, the new Player’s Handbook will be a retooling of the existing DnD fifth edition rules and is designed to make the game easier to learn and faster to play. The new PHB will include the 12 standard classes, along with 48 subclasses and 144 character background options. While it will be completely backwards compatible with all existing 5e materials, there are a number of new rules being added, including tweaks to classes, spells, races and the introduction of a new “weapons mastery” system that’s designed to make combat more cinematic.
New Dungeon Master’s Guide
Coming In: November 12th, 2024
What Is It: Another key part of the ongoing One D&D Playtest, the new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide is designed to help both new and experienced DMs get up and running more quickly. The book will feature an enhanced content structure, new features (such as the Bastion system) and even a complete campaign world. It’s also expected to include more tips and tricks for novice DMs looking to cut their teeth on their very first adventure.
New Monster Manual
Coming In: February 18th, 2025
What Is It: The third part of the 2024 Core Rules update for fifth edition, the new Monster Manual will feature over 500 individual creatures, with tweaks made to better incorporate the new 5e rules updates and many of the elements included in third-party DnD monster books. In addition to changes to monster Challenge Ratings (CR), the book will also feature new monster lore and backgrounds, new artwork and the introduction of new monster “families.”
Final Thoughts
It’s important to note that the DnD release schedule for 2024 may see changes in the coming months. In fact, the dates for many of these projects were initially posted on Wizards of the Coast’s official social media channels before quickly being taken down, so definitely aren’t set in stone. It’s also worth noting that virtually all of the 2023 products saw their release dates shifted out from the original 2023 DnD roadmap due to ongoing printing and supply chain issues.
That being said, we’ll be keeping a close eye on these releases and updating this page with new information and launch dates as it’s made available.
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Cameron Nichols is a Senior Editor who lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and has been playing D&D since the early 90s, when he was introduced by his older brother and cut his teeth on AD&D 2nd Edition. Since then he’s played virtually every RPG he could get his nerdy little mitts on (including a weird Goth phase in the early 2000s when he rocked Vampire: The Masquerade pretty hard). His favorite D&D campaign setting is the Forgotten Realms and his favorite character to play was a Half-Orc Barbarian named Grug (who was unfortunately devoured by a gelatinous cube).
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