The next book on the horizon is an anthology of updated adventures from 's history. Pulling classic quests into one volume has proven to be a successful model for fifth edition, with and previously curating their own selections of memorable material. The adventures in can be run standalone, dropped into pre-existing campaigns, or played in sequence to make a new campaign, making it a book that any group could get some value from.
This time around, the concept is built around the Infinite Staircase, an extradimensional spiral staircase that serves as a network to connect the planes. Entrances to the staircase are tucked away in various worlds, making it possible to interlink adventures from very different settings through a simple mechanic. The Infinite Staircase was mentioned as a method of planar travel in the 2014, but will be the first 5e book to put the concept into direct adventuring action.
A beloved Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting is making its return in upcoming material, but it might not be the way that everyone hoped.
will officially release on July 16, 2024, although it's possible to get the book earlier through a couple of early access initiatives. Locking in a pre-order for either the digital + physical bundle on D&D Beyond or a physical copy at a local game store will make available on July 9. This one-week difference is shorter than the two-week gap that some other books have received, but it's still a nice perk for anyone committed to picking up a copy.
The cheapest way to acquire will be to opt for a release on D&D Beyond digital marketplace, which costs $29.99 on its own. Sticking to the digital release exclusively does make it impossible to access the book on July 9, but an extra week isn't that long of a wait. A physical copy raises the price to $59.95, reflecting a recent increase in book pricing. The digital and physical versions can be bundled together for $69.95, the most efficient option for anyone who prefers to have both forms of
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