UngeheuerLich
Legend
Hasbro is demanding to see $1Billion a year. D&D isn't even close to that under its current state, which is the largest it's ever been.
Based on the calls, Hasbro is planning to put "smaller IPs" (maybe including D&D) into hibernation.
What've been witnessing was Wizards making a desperate push to get the money to pay off the parent company.
The Creative Commons SRD is a last gift to the fans from the design team before it's put on life support.
Maybe. Probably not. And even if. 5e started on life support and was a big success.
Still probably not. Even if DdD is not doing billions. It is more profitable than most other Hasbro Brands.