Maps Feature on D&D Beyond Becomes Free to Use

Wizards of the Coast is making its popular 2D VTT service Maps free-to-use over on D&D Beyond. Announced today over on their website (and likely coinciding with a press event over on Gen Con), D&D Head of Franchise Dan Ayoub announced that its Maps VTT service will be free to anyone with a D&D Beyond account starting on September 16th. Anyone with an account will be able to host a game over on Maps, a privilege that was previously reserved for Master-tier subscribers.

Maps became the default VTT service for Wizards of the Coast after it started to wind down the expensive 3D Sigil service just a few days after launch. The service allows players to use official D&D maps pulled from most adventures as well as 2D tokens. Starting with Dragon Delves, the service also includes pre-made maps using encounters from adventures.

 

[Afroconan]

Waiting for some youtuber to explain to me how this is bad

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Waiting for some youtuber to explain to me how this is bad

Somehow, this is all Daggerheart's fault.

 

[darjr]

I came for the fee maps access but I stood up and pointed for the Community Guidlines Advisory Board!!!

Wow!!

@Morrus

 

[AlViking]

Waiting for some youtuber to explain to me how this is bad

With big red letters, flames in the background and either a facepalm or screaming. Headline something along the lines of "YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT THEY DID THIS TIME!!!"

 

[Theory of Games]

Somethin' about "Free"

 

[Morrus]

@Morrus

What?

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

What?

I think he's saying there's more news in Ayoub's announcement than just the maps.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I came for the fee maps access but I stood up and pointed for the Community Guidlines Advisory Board!!!

Time will tell how this all works out, but Ayoub's letter sounds like a good declaration of the new direction for the game.

 

[darjr]

What?

from the article


We’re laying the groundwork for a new initiative that will bring community voices directly into the room. Our goal is to create a rotating advisory group made up of creators, publishers, educators, and fans who can help us shape future tools, policies, and content in a real, ongoing way.

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We’ve stumbled before. We’ve learned from it. And now, we’re committed to clearer communication, more transparency, and consistent support—for players, creators, and publishers.