2024 is set to be a big year for , and a new PAX Unplugged panel in honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the game offered a sneak peek at some books that will be coming out soon. With the imminent introduction of One D&D, the newest iteration of that will be backward compatible with the current fifth edition, the coming year will be a transitional period for material released for the game. Getting a glimpse of what's ahead is helpful for DMs and players who want to stay abreast of changes or anyone interested in jumping in for the first time.
Recent months have already been busy for releases, with a steady release of one major book per month from August through November. expanded the original 5e starter adventure into a full campaign, and focused on adding new options and information to the game, and finally brought 5e to the Planescape setting. It looks like the first few months of 2024 may be something of a cooldown period, but it shouldn't be too long before the ball starts rolling again.
Perhaps the biggest reveal from thePAX Unplugged panel, available from the official YouTube account, is a first look at the upcoming edition of the . As the main source of information about how to play and the options available for building characters and taking on adventures, the is the closest thing to a single must-have title for anyone at the game table. The big promise of the panel is that it will be the ",«both in terms of page count and general content included.
The new will feature 48 subclasses, with each one receiving unique art for the first time. This focus on illustrations apparently continues throughout the book. A new emphasis on backgrounds with unique feats is also reflected through an extensive section with an
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