Dungeons & Dragons to Release Lorwyn: First Light, a New Digital Expansion Based on Magic: The Gathering World

Wizards of the Coast has announced a new digital only Dungeons & Dragons supplement based on the Magic: The Gathering plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. Wizards officially announced Lorwyn: First Light, which will include a bestiary of monsters found in Lorwyn along with rules for the new Rimekin player species. This will be the third digital expansion released as part of the Forgotten Realms book and will include two backgrounds, two feats, two magic items, eight monsters, and two new species. This will be released in November, although no individual price has been announced for the book.

Interestingly, Lorwyn is being turned into a Domain of Delight in the Feywild and is accessible with the Moonshae Isles, which is how this ties into the Forgotten Realms.

A couple of points of interest about this new D&D supplement. The first is that it continues a trend of releasing player species content behind digital only releases. The dhampir species will be released through a "digital expansion" of the upcoming Forgotten Realms books. Additionally, it appears that while Magic/D&D crossovers are back on the table, they appear to be limited to more modest releases rather than a full physical rulebook. Of course, this also means that the Magic crossover won't be one of the physical D&D products released in 2026.

 

[bedir than]

Yes, but the only reason that is the case is because said passionate designer, who used to be in the MtG team, is now one of the senior designers on the D&D team.

The only thing separating the “official” designations of the Planeshift products vs this one is where the designers desk is located in the building.

and the marketing towards D&D players, the integration with Beyond, and now charging people money

 

[bedir than]

The Planeswalker's Guide includes the species and some monsters common in the dual-plane world

Planeswalker's Guide to Lorwyn Eclipsed

Take a trip to a plane of shadows, secrets, and slippery bogles. Lorwyn Eclipsed brings us back to one of Magic's most beloved settings.

magic.wizards.com

 

[Parmandur]

Yes, but the only reason that is the case is because said passionate designer, who used to be in the MtG team, is now one of the senior designers on the D&D team.

The only thing separating the “official” designations of the Planeshift products vs this one is where the designers desk is located in the building.

Nope, the difference is playtesting: the old Planeshift articles were just James Wyatt homebrewing, with no systematic playtest. Ravnka, Theros, and Strixhaven got playtestes.

 

[bedir than]

Interesting plug for Secrets of Strixhaven, in that it is connected to Lorwyn

Class is back in session with Secrets of Strixhaven! We're returning to Arcavios and the greatest school in the Multiverse, Strixhaven University. Our adventure-hungry cohort from Lorwyn Eclipsed is hitting the books for a new academic adventure. This time, we'll be taking a closer look at off-campus life as these brave students explore what lies beyond the walls of their colleges.

Could we get another D&D book in April?

 

[GarrettKP]

Nope, the difference is playtesting: the old Planeshift articles were just James Wyatt homebrewing, with no systematic playtest. Ravnka, Theros, and Strixhaven got playtestes.

But I’m not talking about Ravnica or Theros or Strixhaven. I’m talking about Lorwyn, which is not getting a physical book like the other products, nor does it seem to have anywhere near the amount of crunch based on the article. It’s 1 species and monster stat blocks. It’s closer to the Eldraine monster compendium than to any of the actual MtG D&D hardcovers.

 

[Parmandur]

But I’m not talking about Ravnica or Theros or Strixhaven. I’m talking about Lorwyn, which is not getting a physical book like the other products, nor does it seem to have anywhere near the amount of crunch based on the article. It’s 1 species and monster stat blocks. It’s closer to the Eldraine monster compendium than to any of the actual MtG D&D hardcovers.

Right, and it will likely be playtested, unlike the old Planeshift material.

 

[pukunui]

Interesting plug for Secrets of Strixhaven, in that it is connected to Lorwyn


Could we get another D&D book in April?

A book expanding on Arcavios beyond the university would be fantastic!

 

[GarrettKP]

Right, and it will likely be playtested, unlike the old Planeshift material.

It comes out this November. It won’t be playtested. At least not publicly.

It isn’t a big product.

“Lorwyn: First Light arrives on D&D Beyond on November 18, 2025. Gather your party, roll for initiative, and discover what secrets lie in the twilight of Lorwyn.”

From the Planewalkers article above.

 

[Parmandur]

It comes out this November. It won’t be playtested. At least not publicly.

It isn’t a big product.

“Lorwyn: First Light arrives on D&D Beyond on November 18, 2025. Gather your party, roll for initiative, and discover what secrets lie in the twilight of Lorwyn.”

From the Planewalkers article above.

I didn't mean publicly, I meant at all: the Planeshit material was pure first draft homebrew.

 

[Twiggly the Gnome]

It’s 1 species and monster stat blocks.

Throw in a handful of feats and spells, and I'd be Strixhaven minus the adventure.