Summary
Keeping up with all theDungeons & Dragonsreleases throughout 2024 can be a lot to handle, but there’s one date that might be the most important of all. In celebration of the 50th anniversary ofDnD, publisher Wizards of the Coast is filling the year with a dizzying array of products. The biggest game-changers among the lineup are the new core rulebooks, which will shake up the game after a decade spent with the original fifth edition books.
Following the recent introduction of a local game store initiative,it should also be possible to pre-order a physical copy of the newPlayer’s Handbookto pick up on September 3 at a local game store.
D&D’s New Core Rulebooks Will Fix A Major Spellcasting Problem
With the next version of D&D around the corner, players can expect changes, including those that will fix longstanding spellcasting problems.
The New 2024 Player’s Handbook Reshapes D&D
Class Changes & More Overhaul D&D 5e
The 2024Player’s Handbookisn’t overhauling things as extensively as an entirely new edition ofDnDwould, but it’s still making a lot of major updates toDnD5e. Anyone picking up the new book can expectrevamped classes and subclasses, a fresh focus on backgrounds, a crafting system, and more. Grabbing thePlayer’s Handbookearly on September 3 could make it easier to start up a new campaign according to the revised rules, and dungeon masters might especially appreciate a couple of weeks to get familiar with the book before the full release.
The emphasis on subscription tiers for early access is new, as is the ability to gain early access without ordering a physical copy. Locking in a pre-order for a bundle of both digital and physical versions was the traditional way to secure early copies ofDnDbooks, with no subscription required. Hero Tier costs $2.99 a month or $25.99 a year, while Master Tier raises the prices to $5.99 and $54.99 respectively. Early access isn’t the only benefit granted by these subscriptions, but Master Tier might be an investment that only makes sense for particularlydedicated players and DMs.
Waiting for the wide release of the newPlayer’s Handbookon September 17 is still a strong option, and there’s also nothing wrong with continuing to use the 2014 rulebook. The new version does feature some promising changes, however, so it’s certainly worth paying attention to. The retooledDungeon Master’s Guideandsignificantly expandedMonster Manualwon’t be released until later dates, but the September 3 early access launch for the newPlayer’s Handbookcould still changeDungeons & Dragonsforever.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is a popular tabletop game originally invented in 1974 by Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. The fantasy role-playing game brings together players for a campaign with various components, including abilities, races, character classes, monsters, and treasures. The game has drastically expanded since the ’70s, with numerous updated box sets and expansions.
