D&D (2024) WotC Reveals The Confirmed Release Dates of 2024's D&D Slate

We now have the actual release dates of the upcoming slate of Dungeons & Dragons books, as shared by WotC via a press release emailed out a few minutes ago.

• Vecna: Eve of Ruin (May 21)
• The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977 (June 18)
• Quests from the Infinite Staircase (July 16)
• Player’s Handbook (Sept 17)
• Dungeons Master’s Guide (Nov 12)
• Monster Manual (Feb. 18, 2025)

Vecna: Eve of Ruin

• Adventure Campaign
• For characters of levels 10-20
• A high-stakes adventure in which the fate of the entire multiverse hangs in the balance. The heroes begin in the Forgotten Realms and travel to Planescape, Spelljammer, Eberron, Ravenloft, Dragonlance, and Greyhawk as they race to save existence from obliteration by the notorious lich Vecna who is weaving a ritual to eliminate good, obliterate the gods, and subjugate all worlds.
• Release Date: May 21, 2024

The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977

• History of D&D
• The ultimate book showcasing D&D’s inception, including Gary Gygax’s never-before-seen first draft of D&D written in 1973, a curated collection of published fanzine and magazine articles contribute to D&D’s origin story. Each document is introduced, described, and woven into the story by one of the game’s foremost historians, Jon Peterson.
• Release Date: June 18, 2024

Quests from the Infinite Staircase

• Adventure Anthology
• For character levels 1 to 13.
• This anthology weaves together six classic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventures while updating them for the game’s fifth edition. The Infinite Staircase holds doors leading to fantastic realms. It’s home to the noble genie Nafas, who hears wishes made throughout the multiverse and recruits heroes to fulfill them.
• Release Date: July 16, 2024

Player’s Handbook (2024)

• Player resource
• Take your game to the next level with the revised 2024 Player's Handbook. More player options, enhanced organization, and engaging additions to the fifth edition rules, make this a must have for your next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
• Release Date: September 17, 2024

Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)

• DM resource
• It's never been easier to become the Dungeon Master than with the revised 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Learn the craft from the experts in a cleverly crafted and accessible approach to running your own game. With more tools than ever before, becoming the master of your own multiverse will be a snap.
• Release Date: November 12, 2024

Monster Manual (2025)

• DM Resource
• The revised 2025 Monster Manual brings you the greatest selection of foes to face off with your player's characters than ever assembled in the history of the game. More options at all levels of play means more ways to provide the challenges that will keep them coming back to the table again and again.
• Release Date: February 18, 2025

 

[Parmandur]

I wonder if maybe they'll do Murder in Baldur's Gate?

Possible! That is quite a bit longer than Vault of the Dracolich and more story focused than the gonzo commando raid dungeons we know are in the book, and Vault of the Dracolich would fit next to them.

 

[MockingBird]

Dragon Spear would be nice to have and updated from Next to 5e. I don't know how well that would tie into the theme of Staircase though.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

I've been reading a couple of things, and it's not clear to me that Tsojcanth is actually supposed to be in Infinite Staircase. It just seems there's going to be a big "tournament" cross-planet adventurer's league event in March featuring Tsojcanth. Can someone point me to where it says Tsojcanth will be in IS?

 

[Starmaster]

Right now they are going through Tamoachan at the speed of roughly one room per session (one guy's getting a bit frustrated I think, he just marches into rooms and starts opening all the things - good thing he's got the most hit points!)

One room per session!!! Yikes --- It'd probably take them a couple of hundred years to explore Undermountain.

I remember the old description of Tenser's Floating Disk said that Tenser developed it because he was so greedy he couldn't stand to leave behind a single copper piece (I miss the flavor text they put in spells in 1e; it made them so much more fun to read.). It sounds like your players are the same way, tearing every room apart to make sure they don't miss a single secret door or thing of value. I wouldn't be surprised if they load up all the furniture on carts to haul back to sell.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

One room per session!!! Yikes --- It'd probably take them a couple of hundred years to explore Undermountain.

I remember the old description of Tenser's Floating Disk said that Tenser developed it because he was so greedy he couldn't stand to leave behind a single copper piece (I miss the flavor text they put in spells in 1e; it made them so much more fun to read.). It sounds like your players are the same way, tearing every room apart to make sure they don't miss a single secret door or thing of value. I wouldn't be surprised if they load up all the furniture on carts to haul back to sell.

To be fair, this is the first D&D they've played in ~40 years. And the early levels of 5e can be very scary, which is where they started being quite cautious. I have mentioned to them before that now they are 5th level, they are loads more powerful; maybe need to reiterate, again

 

[Parmandur]

I've been reading a couple of things, and it's not clear to me that Tsojcanth is actually supposed to be in Infinite Staircase. It just seems there's going to be a big "tournament" cross-planet adventurer's league event in March featuring Tsojcanth. Can someone point me to where it says Tsojcanth will be in IS?

The full press release detailing the year says that "Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" is an excerpt from an upcoming product that will be available at Conventions, game stores, and on Beyond. It does not specify what it is an excerpt from, so I think we are all assuming it is from the classic Adventure anthology? So some ambiguity, but it seems plausible, particularly with Chris Perkins hits towards Expedition to Barrier Peaks in addition to Tsojcanth at Gameholecon. But could be wrong!

 

[Esme_Bancroft]

A quote about the Vecna campaign:

"The heroes begin in the Forgotten Realms and travel to Planescape, Spelljammer, Eberron, Ravenloft, Dragonlance, and Greyhawk as they race to save existence from obliteration by the notorious lich Vecna who is weaving a ritual to eliminate good, obliterate the gods, and subjugate all worlds."

Rod of Seven parts? Def sounds like a possibility.

 

[teitan]

I will at least get Vecna. Love Vecna.

 

[Burnside]

The full press release detailing the year says that "Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth" is an excerpt from an upcoming product that will be available at Conventions, game stores, and on Beyond. It does not specify what it is an excerpt from, so I think we are all assuming it is from the classic Adventure anthology? So some ambiguity, but it seems plausible, particularly with Chris Perkins hits towards Expedition to Barrier Peaks in addition to Tsojcanth at Gameholecon. But could be wrong!

“Fans around the world will enjoy a free classic dungeon-delving experience with Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, an excerpt from an upcoming adventure in Quests from the Infinite Staircase.”

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In December, Perkins said that Tsojcanth would be the first of several similar releases. But the release doesn’t say anything about any further stand-alone releases, and seems to frame this as more of a preview of Infinite Staircase (kind of like how they released Prisoner 13 for free on DNDBEYOND as a preview of Keys from the Golden Vault.”

 

[Parmandur]

“Fans around the world will enjoy a free classic dungeon-delving experience with Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, an excerpt from an upcoming adventure in Quests from the Infinite Staircase.”

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This year, we're celebrating our 50th anniversary in big ways. Click here to learn about what you can expect in 2024 and to download an exclusive wallpa...

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In December, Perkins said that Tsojcanth would be the first of several similar releases. But the release doesn’t say anything about any further stand-alone releases, and seems to frame this as more of a preview of Infinite Staircase (kind of like how they released Prisoner 13 for free on DNDBEYOND as a preview of Keys from the Golden Vault.”

Well, there ya go.