Dungeons & Dragons, a cornerstone of the role-playing world since its inception in 1974, is celebrating its impressive 50th anniversary. In these years, D&D has grown into the most important pen & paper role-playing game in the world and has experienced an incredible evolution from simple pencil drawings to extensive, detailed worlds. Every adventure, every dice roll, every character creation builds on the rich legacy that Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson brought to life.
This anniversary not only honors the past, but also looks to the countless stories yet to be written. D&D is celebrating the anniversary with many new releases and some limited edition merchandise.
We have a small overview of the planned releases for you here:
The Keys of the Golden Vault
A collection of 13 Heist adventures presented by a secret organization for players of levels 1 to 11.
Release date of the German-language version: March 15, 2024
Bigby presents: Glory of the Giants
Players accompany the magician Bigby on an incredible journey through the world of giants and discover new colossal character options.
Release date of the German-language version: June 2024
The Depths of Phandelver - The Shattered Obelisk
Players return to Phandalin, a popular location from the adventure "The Lost Mine of Phandelver" in the starter set, and discover an evil conspiracy for characters of levels 1 to 12.
Release date of the German-language version: September 2024
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Campaign book for characters of levels 10-20
A thrilling adventure in which the fate of the entire multiverse is at stake. The party of heroes begins in the Forgotten Realms and travels to Planescape, Spelljammer, Eberron, Ravenloft, Dragonlance and Greyhawk to confront the infamous lich Vecna, who is preparing a ritual to destroy all that is good and the gods in the multiverse.
Release date of the English-language version: May 21, 2024 (incl. alt cover)
Release date of the German-language version: November 2024
The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
History of D&D
The ultimate book showcasing the making of D&D, including the never-before-seen first draft of D&D by Gary Gygax from 1973, a curated collection of published fanzine and magazine articles that contribute to the history of D&D's creation. Each document is introduced, described, and placed in history by one of the game's leading historians, Jon Peterson.
Release date of the English-language version: 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 and updates them for the fifth edition of the game. The Infinite Staircase houses doors that lead to fantastical realms. It is home to the noble djinn Nafas, who hears wishes from across the multiverse and then recruits heroes and heroines to fulfill them.
Release date of the English-language version: July 16, 2024
There will also be a new edition of the core rulebooks. Whether the rulebooks will also be released in German at the same time has not yet been announced. We will update this article as soon as we have new information, including information about any additions and changes.
Player's Handbook (2024)
Release date of the English version: September 17, 2024
Dungeon Master's Guide (2024)
Release date of the English version: November 12, 2024
Monster Manual (2025)
Release date of the English version: February 18, 2025
Of course, you will be able to obtain and pre-order all books from us.
