D&D (2024) The D&D Direct 2024 Watch Thread

Watch D&D Direct 2024 live today (Tuesday August 27th) at 10am PDT (5pm BST)!

We can’t wait to share all the exciting updates coming soon to Dungeons & Dragons! Hear from our game design team about what’s new in the 2024 Player’s Handbook, the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, and the 2024 Monster Manual. Learn more about building new adventures with Project Sigil, explore our exciting new partnerships, and get a sneak peek at upcoming releases in 2025 by tuning in to this year’s D&D Direct.

 

[TravDoc42]

I like the look of the new Azers, and the way the one on the Far left almost looks like a spellcaster? Fingers crossed for that, the current azer stat block is a bit plain.

Asmodeus!

 

[Parmandur]

I wonder if there is no big AP next year because they are trying to time the next one with the final release of Project Sigil, which I would guess would be coming out in '26.

I think the FR books ate it by being split into two.

 

[Zaukrie]

I'm trying to figure out the timing of the new starter set.....

Sigil on PC to start? That means it's an app, not just a website?

 

[OB1]

Very interesting that Darrington Press isn't listed as a returning 3rd Party Collaborator, especially since Critical Role just announced at ComiCon that they would be continuing to play D&D after C3 wraps in the next few months.

 

[Parmandur]

Recap article

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1807-d-d-direct-recap-a-look-at-two-forgotten-realms

What has Free League published for 5E?

We’re proud to showcase the works of just some of the immensely talented creators in the D&D space. Expect to see more third-party releases brought into the D&D Beyond toolset and marketplace, with works from new and returning creators, such as:

• Dungeon Dudes
• Free League Publishing
• Ghostfire Gaming
• Hit Point Press
• Kobold Press
• Loot Tavern
• MCDM
• The Griffon’s Saddlebag

 

[Parmandur]

I'm trying to figure out the timing of the new starter set.....

Sigil on PC to start? That means it's an app, not just a website?

It's coming out in Fall, in time for the 25-26 school year, when middle schoolers and high schoolers will begin new campaigns.

Sigil is a program, not a website, yes.

 

[Micah Sweet]

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I like the look of the new Azers, and the way the one on the Far left almost looks like a spellcaster? Fingers crossed for that, the current azer stat block is a bit plain.

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Asmodeus!

@Nixlord 'S work on the MM Expanded series has some great Azer statblocks, along with variations on just about every other official 5e monster.

 

[MonsterEnvy]

I'm trying to figure out the timing of the new starter set.....

Sigil on PC to start? That means it's an app, not just a website?

Yeah that was mentioned a while back.

 

[OB1]

I think the FR books ate it by being split into two.

And actually, now that I think about it, the Dragon anthology could be a good kick off project for Sigil (if it's ready by next summer) giving 10 Dragon minis and a variety of pre made dungeons.

 

[schneeland]

What has Free League published for 5E?

Lord of the Rings RPG (5e version of The One Ring) and Ruins of Symbaroum (5e version of Symbaroum). I don't think they have published anything else for 5e so far.