New Details Revealed for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

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Wizards of the Coast has just unveiled more information and never-before-seen artwork for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, the new D&D sourcebook slated for release this June and now officially available for pre-order from local game stores, D&D Beyond and on Amazon.

The book will feature new character options, monsters, NPCs and magic items, plus over a dozen Domains of Dread and accompanying Darklords to go along with them. Below, we take a closer look at all the terrifying new details and artwork.

What’s included in Ravenloft: The Horrors Within?

The book is 288 pages in length and contains the following:

• 16 Domains of Dread: It’s worth noting that 15 of these have appeared in past D&D supplements, but the book does also include Innsmouth, a brand new domain based on the famous location from the work of H.P. Lovecraft.
• 17 Darklords: This includes stat blocks and lore to go along with them (notably, Cthulhu appears for the first time as a Darklord).
• 7 New Subclasses: These are taken from the Horror Subclasses Unearthed Arcana playtest that was launched in May 2025. Of these, the Reanimator Artificer and Hollow Warden Ranger are brand-new subclasses, while the College of Spirits Bard, Grave Domain Cleric, Phantom Rogue, Shadow Sorcerer, and Undead Patron Warlock are updated versions of subclasses the originally appeared in 2021 in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft.
• 4 species: These have not yet been announced and it’s not yet clear if they’re revised version of existing species or completely new to D&D.

• 4 Backgrounds: These are all themed around horror and the Mists of Ravenloft.
• 11 Feats: This includes a range of new options that can be used by all classes.
• 68 Monsters: These include full stat blocks along with “domain denizens” that are specific to a particular Dark Domain.
• 47 maps: These are included in the book, but a separate map pack is also available for purchase.

• 9 Dark Gifts: These are essentially curses that also provide players with additional powers.
• 10 genres of horror: These cover everything from gothic and cosmic horror to dark fantasy.
• 17 One Shots: These use the new one-page format that was first used in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide.
• New Rules: These including updated mechanics around Fear and Despair that are designed for D&D 5.5E

Notably, the book is also being overseen by longtime D&D designer F. Wesley Schneider, who was also instrumental in developing Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. Speaking of which, the book also includes a number of new NPCs, including the return of legendary monster hunter Rudolph van Richten.

When will Ravenloft: The Horrors Within be released?

The Horrors Within will officially hit shelves on June 16th, 2026. Pre-orders began on April 13th and D&D Beyond digital versions will be available to Master Tier subscribers on June 2nd and Hero Tier subscribers on June 9th. If you pre-order from local game store who has opted into the early release program, you’ll also received your physical copy on June 9th.

Notably, the book will also be a centerpiece for the new D&D Seasons, which is a new concept that connects new books and community events around a specific theme. In the case of the Horrors Within it will be part of the “Season of Horror” which runs from April to June 2026 and will include various products, special releases and organized play events tied to Ravenloft.

How much is Ravenloft: The Horrors Within?

The physical hardcover book will retail for $59.99 USD (not including shipping and handling), which is comparable to other recent releases we’ve seen. The D&D Beyond version retails for $39.99 USD, although you can also purchase a Digital + Physical Bundle for $79.99 USD or the Ultimate Bundle for $149.99 USD (the latter of which also includes a tarokka deck, DM screen and map pack).

Notably, if you pre-order the digital version on D&D you’ll also get the Mists of Ravenloft Digital Dice Set, Ravenloft Play-Along Pack, and D&D Encounters: Shadows of Sithicus mini-adventure.

Is there an alternate cover of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within?

Yes, as with other recent D&D books, there is alternate cover of The Horrors Within. The price is exactly the same as the regular version and it will be available online and at local game stores. Notably, the alternate cover is illustrated by Seattle-based artist Pam Wishbow and features a stylized black, white and red version of Strahd.

It’s also worth noting that the primary cover is by Polish artist Anna Podedworna, who has contributed to several other Wizars of the Coast D&D products over the past few years.

What other tie-in products will be released?

In addition to the main sourcebook, there are actually a number of other products related to The Horror Within all of which will be released in June 2026. This includes:

• Ravenloft: Tarokka Deck  ($24.99 USD): This physical se includes 60 Tarot-style cards designed to enhance storytelling, character creation and gameplay. Notably, the Tarroka deck has long been a staple of Ravenloft lore, having been mentioned in numerous supplements over the years.
• The Horrors Within DM Screen ($24.99 USD): This four-panel DM screen will include new Ravenloft artwork and is designed specifically to work with The Horror Within.
• The Horrors Within Map Pack ($24.99 USD): This includes five double-sided poster maps and two token sheets, which are also designed for the new supplement. 

It’s also possible we will see products released as part of the new D&D Seasons, which are specific periods of time in which new books, accessories and organized play events will be all focused around a single theme. The“Season of Horror” runs from April to June 2026. We may also see tie-ins for the recently restarted D&D Encounters program, which is designed to bring more players into local game stores.

It’s worth noting the Beadle & Grimm’s is also releasing a Strahd’s Silver Edition box set that contains additional maps, player hand outs, cards, accessories, booklets and a bonus adventure, all of which is designed to tie-in to Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The set will be likely coming out in the late summer or early fall of 2026 and is retailing for $225 USD (not including shipping and handling).

Final Thoughts

Almost 40 years after it was first introduced, Ravenloft remains incredibly popular, with recent releases like the Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd novel and the new Ravenloft comic book from Dark Horse showing the setting still has plenty of life left in it. In fact, March 2026 will also mark the 10th anniversary of the popular Curse of Strahd campaign, which for many fans remains one of the best DnD campaigns ever made. As such, it’s not too surprising to see the return of Ravenloft to D&D. Because if there’s one thing the Domain of Dread has shown us, it’s that it doesn’t stay dead for very long.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on The Horrors Within in the weeks ahead and will also doing a complete deep dive and review closer ot launch. In the meantime, you can pre-order the book now from local game stores, D&D Beyond and on Amazon.

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