If it works why stop at 1? But then they would be really leaning into a bifurcation, of more casual board game style, and a more hardcore one that presumably migrates more and more to D&D beyond.
Like one is basic, the other more advanced.
The MM, Dragon Delves, 2 box sets and 3 setting books makes 7 for the year, which ties 2019 for most 5e releases in a year, at least in print. Otherwise you are going well back into 4e for that many.
As for Tod. Apparently they were doing him the favor, or something like that. There is certainly space for better RPG content on Youtube. Hope it works out for him.
So setting Tod aside (ahem) for now.
2024 D&D is three very big books and is definitely not simpler nor (in spite of many organizational changes) does it feel particularly more accessible then 2014. New player acquisition remains a big question mark. But they clearly have a plan, and at least...
I was actually surprised that it was not in Korean. It felt a little weird. And was skeptical and didn't watch it until I realized what a big hit it is there (and how it has been embraced by a lot of the Kpop community).
Now it is a huge hit around the world. You think the K-wave is fading...