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D&D Beyond Releases Free Pre-Gen Characters Based on Ted TV Show
Get ready to roll, Thunder Buddies! D&D Beyond has launched five pre-made characters based on the recent “Dungeons & Dealers” episode of the TV comedy “Ted.”
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WizKids Enters the Mists With New Ravenloft D&D Minis
WizKids takes on both the Dark Powers and HP Lovecraft, with six new minis based on monsters appearing in the “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” D&D supplement.
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WizKid Turns Up the Dial on More D&D HeroClix Sets
WizKids has just unveiled new figures included in their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons HeroClix expansion, with more D&D classes, creatures and characters.
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Full Lineup Revealed for D&D Fan Expo 2026 in London
Wizards of the Coast and AEG Presents have just announced D&D Fan Expo 2026, a new live event that will be taking place this summer at the O2 Arena in London.
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New Starter Packs Bring A La Carte Purchases Back to D&D Beyond
In a surprise move, D&D Beyond has reverted to an “a la carte” model, with new class and species Starter Packs that can be purchased individually.
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New D&D Beyond Stickers Let You Dress Up Your Digital Dungeon
We peel back all the details on the new “Tom Cartos: Essentials Stickers Bundle,” which features over 1,200 digital assets for use on the D&D Beyond Maps VTT.
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The New D&D Season of Horror Is Officially Underway
We sharpen or stakes, silver our weapons and break out everything we know about the D&D Season of Horror, featuring new books and events for Ravenloft.
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Wizards of the Coast Offers New Details on How D&D Seasons Work
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled a new initiative called “D&D Seasons,” which is designed to connect fans and build buzz. We look at what’s planned for 2026.
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Official D&D Terrain is Coming Soon from Archon Studio
Wizards of the Coast is collaborating with Archon Studio to release a new line of official D&D terrain, with the first set focused on the Underdark.
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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2026
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for 2026, including key dates and complete details on Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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Astarion is Getting His Own Baldur’s Gate 3 Prequel Novel
Penguin Random House has just announced “Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion,” a new novel from fantasy author T. Kingfisher that’s a prequel to the events of BG3.
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New Baldur’s Gate 3 Books Coming from Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House has just announced four new D&D books based on Baldur’s Gate 3, including a novel, coloring book, cookbook and notebook.
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All Unearthed Arcana Playtests in 2026 (An Updated List)
We put together a list of all DnD Unearthed Arcana playtests for 2026, with information on what they’re about and links to all the new rules
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D&D Gets Even More Villainous With New Unearthed Arcana Playtest
Something wicked this way comes, with the latest D&D “Villainous Options 2” Unearthed Arcana playtest introducing three more sinister subclasses.
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Help D&D Artist Meagan Kenreck in Her Battle With Breast Cancer
D&D production artist and influencer Meagan Kenreck (wife of popular content creator Todd Kenreck) was recently diagnosed with cancer. Here’s how you can help.
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Free Dungeon Masters Zombie Adventure Shambles Onto D&D Beyond
Wizards of the Coast has released the “Dungeon Masters: Zombie Clot Play-Along Pack,” a free D&D Beyond encounter that ties in to their new actual play series.
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D&D’s New Hollow Warden Ranger is An All-Natural Nightmare
We head into the deep dark woods with the Hollow Warden Ranger, a new D&D 5.5E subclass appearing in the new “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” supplement.
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Forget Healing Potions – D&D is Getting Its Own Energy Drink
Wizards of the Coast is teaming up with beverage company Sneak to release official D&D-themed energy drinks. We crack open and chug down all the details.
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Wizards of the Coast Confirms that Cthulhu is Coming to D&D
The greatest of Great Old Ones is coming, with the legendary Cthulhu making his triumphant D&D 5.5E debut in the pages of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
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WizKids Rolls Out a Major New Wave of D&D Minis
WizKids has unveiled the latest wave of Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniatures, with 23 pre-primed and unpainted minis based on official D&D creatures and characters.
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D&D Beyond Brings Back a Classic Greyhawk Module
We head back to the village of Hommlet with the new “Legends of Greyhawk: Elemental Evil Rising” play bundle, which is now available on D&D Beyond.
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D&D Scares Up New Subclasses for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
We uncover all the grizzly details on the seven new D&D subclasses appearing in the upcoming “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” sourcebook.
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D&D Rolls the Dice On New “Dungeon Masters” Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has just announced a new official D&D actual play series entitled “Dungeon Masters” that will be soon be airing on YouTube.
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D&D Beyond Goes Prehistoric With Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs
We dig into “Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs,” a new third-party supplement for D&D Beyond from PaleoGames that blends magic and the Mesozoic.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unveils New Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Box Set
Beadle & Grimm’s is heading back to the Domains of Dread, with their new Strahd’s Silver Edition box set for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
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New Details Revealed for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
The Domains of Dread are back, with a new D&D sourcebook entitled “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.” We take a closer look at all the terrifying details.
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New Domains of Dread Revealed in Upcoming Ravenloft Map Pack
We head into the Mists and take a closer look at the new Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Map Pack, which is available both in print and on D&D Beyond.
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The Horrified D&D Board Game is Officially Heading to Ravenloft
Ravensburger has just announced “Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft,” a new expansion for the Horrified D&D board game set in the Domains of Dread.
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New Ravenloft: The Horrors Within DM Screen Unveiled
We take a closer look at the new Dungeon Master’s screen that’s being released as a tie-in to the upcoming Ravenloft: The Horrors Within D&D supplement.
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New Tarokka Deck Revealed for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
We flip over the cards and look to the future with the D&D Tarokka deck, a new version of a classic Ravenloft accessory coming out in the summer of 2026.
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Future D&D Books Will Be Outsourced to Third-Party Publishers
A recent Wizards of the Coast job posting suggests that the company may soon be turning to third-party publishers for official D&D products.
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The Path of the Lich (D&D 5.5E Deep Dive)
We risk our mortal souls and tread upon the Path of the Lich, a new Feat-based player option for D&D 5.5E that allows you to become the ultimate undead terror.
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New D&D Ravenloft Comic Book Coming Soon from Dark Horse
We head into the Mists with “Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft,” a new Dark Horse comic book series featuring new characters and a lesser known Domain of Dread.
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Why D&D Is About to Bring Back the Book of Vile Darkness
Evil is stirring at Wizards of the Coast. We look at why a new version of the infamous “Book of Vile Darkness” may soon be coming to D&D 5.5E.
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New D&D Book “Melf’s Guide to Greyhawk: Borderlands of Iuz” Coming from Luke Gygax
We take a closer look at “Melf’s Guide to Greyhawk,” a new official Dungeons & Dragons supplement coming soon from Luke Gygax.
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The 10 Weirdest Official D&D Species for Your Next Character
From sentient slime people and reanimated corpses to bioengineered mutants and magical constructs, we break out 10 weird and wonderful D&D species worth playing.
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Ed Greenwood Returns to the Forgotten Realms With Guide to the Dalelands
We take a look at “Forgotten Realms: Guide to the Dalelands,” a new third-party D&D 5.5E supplement coming soon from Ed Greenwood and publisher RealmsBound.
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D&D Releases “Villainous Options” Unearthed Arcana Playtest
We get our evil on with the “Villainous Options” Unearthed Arcana D&D playtest that includes four new subclasses and rules for becoming a lich or death knight.
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The Griffon’s Saddlebag Adds More Magical Goodies to D&D Beyond
We dig into Hit Point Press’ “The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book One,” the popular third-party D&D 5E supplement which has finally made its way onto D&D Beyond.
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“Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting: Part Two” Lands On D&D Beyond
We take a look at “Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting: Part Two,” which is available now on D&D Beyond, offering new subclasses, species and spells for D&D 5e.
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New Dragonlance Novel “War Wizard” Coming This Summer
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are returning to Dragonlance with a new novel entitled “War Wizard” that follows the early adventures of heroes Huma and Magius.
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D&D is Heading Back to Gen Con in a Big Way
D&D is heading back to its roots, with Wizards of the Coast putting a renewed focus on Gen Con as a place for major product announcements and fan outreach.
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Wizards of the Coast Announces the Return of D&D Modules
Wizards of the Coast has recently announced that they’ll be returning to the old school format of D&D “modules.” We look at what this means for the game.
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for March 2026)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for March 2026.
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Critical Role Introduces New Daredevil Fighter D&D Subclass
Matt Mercer has introduced his latest homebrew creation for Campaign 4 of Critical Role: the Daredevil Fighter D&D subclass. We slice and dice all the details.
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Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked Rolls Out New Warlock Update
Resolution Games has just rolled out a new update for the “Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked” VR game. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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The New D&D Season of Champions (Everything We Know So Far)
We draw our blades and charge headlong into the Season of Champions, a new upcoming D&D community-focused event running from October to December 2026.
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New Dark Horse D&D Comic Book Puts the Monsters in Charge
We take a look at Dark Horse’s upcoming “Total Party Killers,” a new D&D comic that follows a group of misfit monsters defending their dungeon from adventurers.
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Why the Next D&D Book Is A Martial Class Supplement
A new and as-yet-unknown D&D book is coming in late 2026 for the Season of Champions. Here’s why we think it’s going to be a new sourcebook for martial classes.
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D&D Weapon Mastery Guide: The Best Properties & Tactical Builds
We hack and slash our way through the D&D 5.5e Weapon Mastery rules, breaking them out by tier and offering tips on the best way to use them during combat.
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The New D&D Season of Magic (Everything We Know So Far)
We crack open our spell books and summon all the details about the Season of Magic, a new D&D initiative running from July to September 2026.
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WizKids Announces New D&D HeroClix Series
WizKids is tapping into the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse, with a series of 60 new HeroClix minis based on iconic monsters, characters and classes from D&D.
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Beadle & Grimm’s to Launch New Ravenloft & Arcana Unleashed Box Sets
Beadle & Grimm’s has announced their next two D&D box sets: a Silver version of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within and Platinum version of Unearthed Arcana: Deadfall.
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New D&D Cards for Spells, Monsters & Magic Items Coming Soon
Wizards of the Coast is dealing out new Dungeons & Dragons reference cards based on spells, magic items and monsters appearing in the 2024 D&D 5.5e rules.
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New D&D Adventure “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall” (First Look)
The Red Wizards of Thay are back and more evil than ever in an upcoming adventure entitled “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall.” We take a look at what to expect.
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D&D Takes on High Magic With New “Arcana Unleashed” Sourcebook
Wizards of the Coast has just announced “Arcana Unleashed,” a new player-focused D&D supplement that includes new subclasses, spells, magic items and rules.
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Wizards of the Coast Restarts D&D Encounters Store Program
Wizards of the Coast recently announced the return of the D&D Encounters program, which is designed to bring more players into friendly local game stores.
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D&D 2024 is Now Officially Known as “D&D 5.5e”
Wizards of the Coast has announced that D&D 2024 is now officially “D&D 5.5e.” We look at why they made the name change and whether it was the right call.
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D&D Beyond Gets a Total Party Thrill With “Everybody Dies”
Beadle & Grimm’s “Faster, Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, Vol. 1,” has arrived on D&D Beyond, offering one shots where a TPK isn’t just possible, it’s the goal.
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WizKids Unleashes New Monster Menagerie D&D Minis
We open the cage on WizKids’ Monster Menagerie Revisited, a new collection of D&D minis that pays homage to classic creatures and introduces some new beasts.
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D&D Beyond Announces Major Platform Updates
Wizards of the Coast has just announced some significant new features and improvements to D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at the 2026 roadmap.
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D&D Cartoon Returns in New Graphic Novel Collection
The 1980s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon is back, with the “D&D Animated Adventures Library Edition” collecting nine issues of the IDW comic books series.
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New Dungeons & Dragons Questers Toyline Announced
Wizards of the Coast and Basic Fun have just unveiled “Dungeons & Dragons Questers,” a new line of upcoming D&D toys aimed at younger kids.
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How D&D Dropped the Ball On One of Its Biggest Storylines
In a new interview, former D&D Creative Lead Chris Perkins reveals how Wizards of the Coast lost the plot for one of its most ambitious, decade-long storylines.
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New D&D Baldur’s Gate TV Show in the Works at HBO
A new TV series based on “Baldur’s Gate 3” is in the works at HBO from “Last of Us” showrunner Craig Mazin and D&D’s Chris Perkins serving as a consultant.
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New “Roll for Initiative” D&D Secret Lair Superdrop Arrives
Magic: The Gathering is crossing over with Dungeons & Dragons, with the new “Roll for Initiative” Superdrop featuring creatures and characters from D&D lore.
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New Humble Bundle Features 40 Forgotten Realms Novels
The new “Forgotten Realms Vault” Humble Bundle includes 40 classic D&D novels, including Ed Greenwood’s Elminster books and the popular Brimstone Angels series.
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New Pugilist Class Comes Out Swinging On D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2016, the “Pugilist Class” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We see if these scrappy sluggers still pack a punch.
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New Horrified D&D Expansion Coming from Ravensburger
Ravensburger has recently announced that a new expansion is coming for the Horrified D&D board game. We break out everything we know so far.
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New D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar Rolls a Crit With Cupid
We look for love inside FanRoll’s D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar, a new box set that offers the ultimate way to win over any dice goblin’s heart.
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Sirius Rolls Out New Baldur’s Gate 3 Dice Sets
We open up Sirius Dice’s “Baldur’s Gate 3 Treasure Packs,” each of which includes a custom D20, dice bag and metal coin inspired by the iconic D&D video game.
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Shawn Merwin Joins D&D Team as Contract Designer
Veteran game designer Shawn Merwin has joined Wizards of the Coast as a contract designer for D&D. We take a closer look at what he brings to the table.
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Why D&D Desperately Needs a New Campaign Setting
It’s been over two decades since Dungeons & Dragons last had a new fully supported campaign setting. We look at why now, more than ever, D&D needs new worlds.
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Exploring Eberron Sourcebook Relaunches on D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2020, Keith Baker’s “Exploring Eberron” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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D&D Team Expands Even Further With Designer Taylor Navarro
The D&D hiring frenzy continues, with Wizards of the Coast recently adding award-winning game designer, writer and editor Taylor Navarro to the team.
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WizKids Unveils New Life-Sized Displacer Beast Kitten
We take a closer look at the latest addition to WizKids’ Dungeons & Dragons Replica of the Realms line: a new adorably life-sized displacer beast kitten.
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Prolific D&D Designer and Writer Jean Rabe Has Passed Away
We look back at the incredible contributions of writer and game designer Jean Rabe, who played a key role in shaping D&D in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Loungefly’s New D&D Backpack is the Ultimate Bag of Holding
Los Angeles-based apparel company Loungefly has just released an officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons backpack. We open it up and look inside.
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Dungeons & Dragons Has Officially Arrived On Fortnite
Wizards of the Coast has officially launched five new Fortnite Islands that feature locations, NPCs and content from the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unfurls New D&D Forgotten Realms Banners
Beadle & Grimm’s has a new way for D&D players to let their fan flag fly, with three high-end canvas banners featuring some of Faerûn’s most iconic locations.
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New Ed Greenwood Forgotten Realms Book Hits DMsGuild
A new Forgotten Realms book entitled “Souls for the Taking” has just launched on DMsGuild, featuring a novella and new D&D game materials from Ed Greenwood.
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D&D Team Adds Designer Erin Roberts to the Roster
The official Dungeons & Dragons team continues to expand, with Wizards of the Coast recently hiring award-winning writer and TTRPG designer Erin Roberts.
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New D&D Forgotten Realms Maps Now Available for Purchase
The new Forgotten Realms map from the “Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement is now available for purchase in print form from cartographer Mike Schley.
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D&D Universal Fan Fest Nights Returns for 2026
Dungeons & Dragons is back for Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights 2026, with brand new interactive experiences and the return of Xanathar himself.
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New D&D Unearthed Arcana Mystic Subclasses Playtest Arrives
Wizards of the Coast has released the first Unearthed Arcana D&D playtest of 2026. Entitled “Mystic Subclasses,” it introduces four brand new character options.
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Five Strange Things Stranger Things Five Got Wrong About D&D
We join the legions of grognards crying out “umm actually,” at some of the most glaring D&D errors in the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
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The 10 Best DMsGuild Products of 2025
2025 was a banner year when it comes to DMsGuild products. We look back at the 10 best adventures and supplements for D&D 5e.
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What is Passive Perception in D&D 5e?
Passive Perception is one of the most misunderstood rules in D&D 5e. We explain what it is, how to calculate it, and when DMs should use it during actual play.
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How to Calculate Armor Class in D&D 5e
In D&D, calculating Armor Class is something new (and even veteran) players can get wrong. We break out four simple steps for how to calculate AC in 5e.
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New D&D Romantasy Novel “The Feywild Job” Announced
Penguin Random House has just announced a new D&D romantsy novel entitled “The Feywild Job,” which is written by award-winning author C.L Polk.
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WizKids Rolls Out New Line of “Lost” D&D Action Figures
WizKids has just released a line of “lost” D&D action figures based on unreleased prototypes from the 80s. We take a closer at this blast from the plastic past.
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Award-Winning RPG Designer Leon Barillaro Joins D&D Team
Award-winning tabletop RPG creator Leon Barillaro has officially joined the D&D team as a Designer. We look at who they are and what this means for the game.
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Remembering The Life of Legendary D&D Designer Tim Kask
We look back at the life and legacy of the late Tim Kask, one of the earliest and most important contributors to original Dungeons & Dragons.
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New D&D Funko Pops Revealed for 2026
We take a closer look at the complete line up of new D&D Funko Pops coming out in 2026, including a whole new batch of villainous vinyl variants.
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Dungeons & Dragons Press-On Nails Are Now A Thing
Wizards of the Coast and Nailcissist have partnered on new officially licensed press-on nails inspired by Dungeons & Dragons’ creatures, classes and characters.
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James Haeck Hired as Senior Game Designer for D&D
Award-winning tabletop RPG designer and community commentator James Haeck has recently been hired by Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Game Designer for D&D.
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New AirD&D Resort Offers the Ultimate RPG Getaway
A new vacation rental mansion has just opened in British Columbia, Canada known as “AirD&D,” which is designed exclusively as a luxury getaway for TTRPG fans.
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New D&D Actual Play Stars Kansas City Chiefs NFL Players
Six members of the Kansas City Chiefs defensive line swapped strip sacks for saving throws in a new D&D actual play episode entitled “Dungeons & Defense.”
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New D&D Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 DMG. We take a closer look at what’s inside.
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New D&D Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 PHB. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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