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Dungeons & Dragons confirms the 2024 rules as version 5.5, while a major Fan Expo heads to London. Plus, Sirius Dice lands a Lord of the Rings licence, Modiphius announces a Wolfenstein roleplaying game, and the UK Ministry of Defence turns to world-building.
Dungeons & Dragons pivots to seasonal model as Halo veteran Dan Ayoub takes charge
Wizards of the Coast unveils a new “seasonal” roadmap for D&D in 2026. Discover how the “Ayoub Doctrine” is transforming tabletop gaming into a live-service experience.
D&D 5.5e is official: Has Wizards of the Coast just opened the door to 6th Edition?
Wizards of the Coast officially adopts the “5.5e” label for D&D 2024. Is this a marketing surrender or the first step toward D&D 6.0? Explore the 2026 roadmap featuring Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
Wizards of the Coast takes over The O2 for first official Dungeons & Dragons arena expo
Wizards of the Coast announces the first official Dungeons and Dragons Fan Expo at London’s O2 Arena for August 2026 featuring the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast.
New Dungeons & Dragons job openings signal a major digital shift
Wizards of the Coast is hiring for several Dungeons & Dragons roles, focusing on a major rebuild of the D&D Beyond platform and new game design talent.
Hasbro CEO claims AI integration is a “clear success” as Wizards of the Coast profits soar
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks reveals that AI integration has saved the company over a million work hours, even as Wizards of the Coast reports record-breaking 2025 profits.
HBO greenlights Baldur’s Gate 3 series with Craig Mazin but leaves Larian Studios behind
HBO has greenlit a Baldur’s Gate 3 TV series with Craig Mazin, but original developers Larian Studios are not involved.
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Explore the latest tabletop RPG news including the Elden Ring Nightreign release in Japan, a new edition of Numenera, and GURPS celebrating 40 years. Plus, stay updated on indie highlights, the latest crowdfunding projects, and essential industry interviews.
Wizards of the Coast Hires Erin Roberts: Is a Godsbreath campaign setting next?
Erin Roberts, creator of the Southern Gothic setting Godsbreath, joins the D&D design team. Is a full campaign book on the horizon?
