D&D 5E Vecna: Eve of Ruin Coming 2024

Just revealed by WotC, a multiverse spanning adventure which goes up to level 20 and features cameos from famous D&D characters. More info when we have it!

Update--WotC has taken down the promo image and replaced it with one without a release date. See more here.

 

[Saracenus]

Wait, I thought he was dead?
I'm setting someone up for a meme-tastic reply. Don't waste it!

 

[mamba]

yep, I believe Vecna and PHB are already at press and will launch May 21

they basically contradicted that in today’s video. The PHB is not done, May is not the official release date and never was

 

[Queer Venger]

they basically contradicted that in today’s video. The PHB is not done, May is not the official release date and never was

what video?? Please cite your sources

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

what video?? Please cite your sources

Here: D&D playtest feed back report, UA8

I think mamba thought this was common knowledge (which I would have too) as it is on the DnD Beyond front page.

 

[Queer Venger]

well, assumptions about what is 'common knowledge...' here's my source, (about 2 minutes in):
So it sounds like WotC is backpedaling on the release date, doesn't surprise me with the sh*t-show happening ng there now.

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

here's my source, (about 2 minutes in):
So it sounds like WotC is backpedaling on the release date, doesn't surprise me with the sh*t-show happening ng there now.

They are not backpedaling on the date. That was never the date. At the actual event, they never stated a date. This was a social media mix up and always has been.

 

[Queer Venger]

They are not backpedaling on the date. That was never the date. At the actual event, they never stated a date. This was a social media mix up and always has been.

ah got it, so the lead designer (Crawford) never shared a release date; instead a WotC intern sh*t the bed by going on x and posting those graphics. And yes, I'll say backpedaling because it was an official WotC social media post, that makes it a source.

but it sounds based on the UA8 video like the actual release date is closer to end/last quarter of 2024

 

[Henadic Theologian]

yep, I believe Vecna and PHB are already at press and will launch May 21, (barring another Deck of Many things mishap).

Also happy that we get not one, but two Vecna mini's coming with the 50th anniversary set

Apparently not in May.

 

[Demetrios1453]

ah got it, so the lead designer (Crawford) never shared a release date; instead a WotC intern sh*t the bed by going on x and posting those graphics. And yes, I'll say backpedaling because it was an official WotC social media post, that makes it a source.

but it sounds based on the UA8 video like the actual release date is closer to end/last quarter of 2024

Someone made a minor mistake. WotC immediately, as in within minutes of the feed being over, said the dates were put on there in error. Simple mistakes happen and should be forgiven for what they are. And there's certainly no reason to be vulgar about it.

 

[Queer Venger]

Someone made a minor mistake. WotC immediately, as in within minutes of the feed being over, said the dates were put on there in error. Simple mistakes happen and should be forgiven for what they are. And there's certainly no reason to be vulgar about it.

someone made a huge mistake, particularly with the lead designer (Crawford) being completely unaware of it.
I don't think that intern works for WotC anymore