D&D Fans Will Want To Keep An Eye On June 18

2024 is a big year for , marking the 50th anniversary of the game, and it's consequently a busy one for fans. There's already been a lot to keep track of, from surprising brand collaborations to the new adventure . The biggest releases are still yet to come, however, and the not-so-distant future holds an important event for anyone anticipating the major changes that is set to undergo later in the year.

has been using the same core rulebooks for nearly a decade now, and it isn't out of laziness. The fifth edition of the game has proven especially popular thanks to its accessibility and flexibility, and rocking an exceptionally stable boat hasn't necessarily been a priority. Some aspects of the current ruleset are getting a little long in the tooth, however, and is finally shaking things up with some revised core rulebooks that maintain 5e compatibility while evolving some key aspects of the game.

Wizards of the Coast finally reveals Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 Player's Handbook and it's stacking up to be a major upgrade from the previous edition.

As reported by, pre-orders will open for the new,, and on June 18, with each book being available for an MSRP of $49.99. The first one of these to actually hit store shelves will be the, which officially releases on September 17, with the following on November 12. Thewait for the will be a bit longer, as the last of the trio isn't coming out until February 18, 2025.

Like all modern books, the new core rulebooks for 2024 and 2025 will be available both as physical copies and digital releases on D&D Beyond, offering easy reference options for any form of play. Locking in a D&D Beyond pre-order for the physical/digital bundles of the books will make it possible to access each a couple of weeks early, an incentivization system that's been in place for a while.

Wizards of the Coast unveils a stunning limited edition alternative cover for the revised fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons' Player's Handbook.

With 2024's line-up,