Acolyte of Zothique
Adventurer
These days, with regards to 'Fluff', I believe the intention is to A) point people to previous editions' setting material available on the DMsGuild and B) introduce setting material where it makes sense in the hardcover adventures. This does appear to be a successful approach. For my part, I've been buying up all the PODs of Planescape material on DMs Guild for which I'm very grateful
Eberron is getting the full 5E campaign setting treatment this November in a book 320 pages long so it's not as if WotC is being stingy with fluff. I believe they are being prudent and business focused ( thank god for that). Eberron, while not to everyone's taste, has been hugely requested. That plus the fact the Ravnica and Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron have been very well received has demonstrated to WotC that there is a commercial basis for releasing a full setting book. Whether we get one for another setting is uncertain though.
Eberron is getting the full 5E campaign setting treatment this November in a book 320 pages long so it's not as if WotC is being stingy with fluff. I believe they are being prudent and business focused ( thank god for that). Eberron, while not to everyone's taste, has been hugely requested. That plus the fact the Ravnica and Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron have been very well received has demonstrated to WotC that there is a commercial basis for releasing a full setting book. Whether we get one for another setting is uncertain though.