WotC wants the 2024 edition to be the final one that just gets tweaked. If so, probably needs a major overhaul. Bite the bullet and make 6e.
WotC has also stated they want the game to be more accessible and less complicated, but added feats at 1st level, increased terms and filled out classes.
WotC also claims they want to just smooth over 5e rough patches and have a compatible game. Maybe? But they've changed how spells work, and some classes are getting a fairly major overhaul.
WotC says 5e still super popular, so do we need a change? Or is it just cause 2024 and DnD Beyond?
So stuff getting moved around with some changes. Some players say it's still 5e, others 5.5 and some 6e. WotC themselves have said it's just 5e, but have also claimed its 5.5.To me it feels like there are no clear design goals and there needs to be for their own sakes, as well as the public playtesting.