D&D (2024) 50th Anniversary: 6E in 2024?

[Marandahir]

As others have noted - they won't call it anything. WotC doesn't use the term "5e" except when it cannot be avoided. Look at your books - it is just "D&D".

We, the fans, are the ones who call it "5e".

Agreed!
And WotC will want to keep it that way. They don’t want confusion.
But on DMs Guild, they will have to refer to products by edition for clarity’s sake of what you’re buying - so I don’t buy the 4e PHB by mistake when I want the 5e one.
In this case, they will want to whole scale replace the 2014 version on the shelves of stores. You can still use the earlier books but there may not be any nomenclature differences. Prob a different cover, tho!

 

[CleverNickName]

I predict a lot of disappointed "6E" hopefuls in the coming months...

 

[Bolares]

It would be a reeeeeally bad idea for them to call it any other thing than just "D&D". Let your branding and marketing be consistent. Let your consumer base understand you are still selling the same product, don't confuse your audience for no real benefit.

 

[Horwath]

I predict a lot of disappointed "6E" hopefuls in the coming months...

nah,

revised 5E(or whatever) for 50th anniversary, 6E in 2034 for 60th anniversary.

 

[Bolares]

nah,

revised 5E(or whatever) for 50th anniversary, 6E in 2034 for 60th anniversary.

nah,

in 2034 it will be a revised revised 5e (or 5.5.5)!

 

[Nefermandias]

You have no proof that it is.



They won't, want to bet ?



BECMI ? Compared to what ?

As for the others, they were not fully compatible with the previous game. I agree that it might change until the release, but if we trust the declaration, it should be less of a shake up.

BECMI compared to B/X obviously.

 

[Henadic Theologian]

The best way to put it is is this a Major or Minor edition change? The answer is It's more the rest of the game catching up with Tasha's which was the minor edition change, this is just the core set playing catchup.

 

[tetrasodium]

The best way to put it is is this a Major or Minor edition change?bThe answer is It's more the rest of the game catching up with Tasha's which was the minor edition change, this is just the core set playing catchup.

If that is what the big 50th anniversary edition winds up being... that livestream was the most epic example of a full on meeting when a text or email would have done. Even a tweet mentioning that there would be a refresh where the core books were going to ne refreshed to catch up to tashas would happen in three years might have still been rather excessive.

 

[Lyxen]

BECMI compared to B/X obviously.

B/X is not a D&D edition, it's a revival attempt. And honestly, I fail to see what, in the Master Set, prevents people from using it. OK, the levels are higher and the theme is less about exploration (and more about strongholds), but in terms of rules, it added what ? Unarmed combat ?

 

[Henadic Theologian]

If that is what the big 50th anniversary edition winds up being... that livestream was the most epic example of a full on meeting when a text or email would have done. Even a tweet mentioning that there would be a refresh where the core books were going to ne refreshed to catch up to tashas would happen in three years might have still been rather excessive.

There are obviously going to be other compatible changes and additions given they are going to be doing surveys. We will have a better idea next year.