Dungeons and Dragons Reveals New Books Coming in 2025

Dungeons and Dragons Reveals New Books Coming in 2025

Key Takeaways

  • New releases are coming in 2025 for Dungeons and Dragons, including a new Starter Set and adventure anthology inspired by dragon redesigns.
  • 2024 saw the release of core rulebooks with a focus on the 5th Edition, but now attention shifts to the anticipated releases for next year.
  • Fans can look forward to The Forgotten Realms Player Guide and Adventure Guide, offering detailed setting information and new player options.

As a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons aficionado who has traversed countless realms and vanquished countless beasts, I can confidently say that 2025 is shaping up to be another banner year for this beloved tabletop game. With the tantalizing teases of new releases, including a Starter Set, an adventure anthology inspired by dragon redesigns, and two Forgotten Realms guides, I can hardly contain my excitement.


2025 will see the release of four exciting sourcebooks from Dungeons & Dragons: a beginner’s kit, an adventure collection inspired by dragon makeovers, and two volumes exploring the Forgotten Realms. Both seasoned players and newcomers who discovered D&D through Baldur’s Gate 3 should not miss out on these upcoming releases next year.

2024 marked a significant milestone for Dungeons & Dragons, celebrating both its 50th anniversary and the 10-year anniversary of the 5th Edition. Wizards of the Coast dedicated a substantial portion of their time and resources to creating an updated version of the 5th Edition core rulebooks. The Player’s Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons 2024 was published on September 17, followed by the release of the Dungeon Master’s Guide on November 12.

Despite the current excitement surrounding Dungeons & Dragons, it’s already planning its future launches. In its latest D&D Direct presentation, Wizards of the Coast unveiled several upcoming books for 2025. Among these is an anthology with ten adventures, each themed around one of the new dragon designs in Dungeons & Dragons, due for release next summer. A refreshed Starter Set using updated rules and featuring a reimagined version of the classic The Keep on the Borderlands introductory adventure is slated for fall 2025. Furthermore, a player guide and an adventure guide set in the Forgotten Realms are anticipated to be released sometime next year.

New Dungeons and Dragons Books Confirmed for 2025

  • 2024 Monster Manual
    • February 18
  • Dragon Anthology (working title)
    • Anthology of adventures, each showcasing one of the new metallic and chromatic dragon designs.
    • Summer 2025
  • Heroes of the Borderlands (working title)
    • New Starter Set featuring the new rules update and a redux of the classic The Keep on the Borderlands adventure.
    • Fall 2025
  • The Forgotten Realms Player Guide (working title)
    • Setting overview and player options, including subclasses, feats, backgrounds, faction info, and spells, plus a new type of spell.
    • Unknown release date
  • The Forgotten Realms Adventure Guide
    • DM resource featuring in-depth setting guides for Baldur’s Gate, Calimshan, The Dalelands, Moonshae Isles, and Icewind Dale.
    • Unknown release date

As an ardent fan, I’m thrilled about two upcoming publications under temporary names: The Forgotten Realms Player Guide and The Forgotten Realms Adventure Guide. The former will be my new go-to for a comprehensive overview of Faerun, complete with subclasses, feats, backgrounds, spells – even a brand-new spell type! It also includes information on joining iconic groups like the Harpers or Zhentarim.

In addition to showcasing the upcoming Wizards of the Coast presentations, they also revealed some exciting new products set to launch this year. The Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons Superdrop featuring Magic: The Gathering cards of legendary characters is already available, and a fresh collection of 12 LEGO minifigures themed around D&D will hit the shelves starting September 1. A variety of third-party releases are also expected to be added to D&D Beyond soon, including books from Kobold Press and MCDM, as well as Project Sigil – Dungeons & Dragons’ new virtual tabletop platform. Closed beta for Project Sigil begins this fall, with sign-ups available through D&D Beyond right now.

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2024-08-28 01:43