Dungeons and Dragons plan reveals 2026

Dungeons and Dragons has finally revealed its official plan for 2026, which includes four novelties 5th edition books: Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, Arcana Unleashed, Deadfall adventure, and an unnamed book for winter. These products will include player options, setting information, adventures, and various tools that DMs can use in their Dungeons and Dragons games.

2025 was a big year Dungeons and Dragons. After the core rules for 2024 are completed, they will be renewed with the release of a new one The Monster ManualWizards of the Coast followed up on Dragon Delves Anthology adventure, Heroes of the Borderland Starter Settwo Forgotten Realms books, a trio of mini accessories and Eberron: Forge of the Artificerwhich updated the Artificer class v D&D to the 2024 rules.

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New Dungeons and Dragons Sourcebooks confirmed for 2026

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Now, Dungeons and Dragons has officially revealed the 2026 schedule, including at least four new books for fans to enjoy. Major releases come throughout the year as part of “seasons”, each with a unique theme associated with their respective products:

• Horror season

  • Ravenloft: The Horrors Within (June 16)

• A magical season

  • Arcana Unleashed (September TBA)

  • Adventure Path Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall (September TBA)

• A season of champions

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Season of Dread: Return to Ravenloft and the Domains of Dread

With regard to Curse of Strahda is between Dungeons and Dragons 5th EditionThe most popular adventure paths, it's no surprise that Ravenloft would be revisited so soon after the 2024 rules update. In many ways, this book will be a sequel Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloftwhich allows players to delve even deeper into the many genres of horror that Domains of Dread contains, from gothic and space to occult and dark fantasy.

Although Wizards of the Coast has been tight-lipped about exactly what you'll find in this book, it's a combination of previous horror themes. D&D The Unearthed Arcana and preview page tease some of the things fans can expect:

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• New species, including:

• Dhampir

• New and revised subclasses, possibly including:

  • Reanimator Artificer

  • College of Spirits Bard

  • Spiritual Grave Domains

  • Hollow Guardian Guardian

  • Phantom Rogue

  • A shadow wizard

  • Hexblade Warlock

  • An undead wizard

• New backgrounds including:

• New dark gifts

• New monster stat blocks, including:

Season of Magic: Unearthed Arcana, Red Wizards and High Magic

The Arcana Unleashed the sourcebook is focused on aspects of high magic Dungeons and Dragons. Like Ravenloft: The Horror Withinprevious mystic D&D Unearthed Arcana and a new preview page reveal some of what you're likely to find in this volume:

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• New and revised subclasses, including, where applicable:

  • Cleric of the Arcana domain

  • Arcane Archer Fighter

  • Monk of the Mystic Arts

  • Paladin Guardian Spell

  • Magic Stealer Rogue

  • Hexblade Warlock (if not in Ravenloft: The Horror Within)

  • Magician (confirmed)

  • The Witcher (confirmed)

  • Necromancer Wizard

  • Transmuter Guide

  • Vestige Patron Warlock

• New feats, including:

  • The mysterious gravedigger

  • Mysterious eloquence

  • Transmuted anatomy

• New spells, including:

  • Abi-Dalzim's terrible withering

  • Aura of escape

  • A famous battle

• New backgrounds including:

  • Cosmic Dawn Experimenter

  • Covenant of the Grave Recruit

  • A new magic item system that allows items to gain power with character level

Arcana Unleashed: Deadfallwhich will be released alongside the supplement, is the first full-length adventure since the 2024 rules update. Marketed as “the ultimate Red Wizards adventure”, players will likely take a closer look at Thay and Szass Tam, popularized by their appearance in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thievesin this book. No level range has been set for this adventure path at this time.

Season of Champions: Could Wizards of the Coast be returning to the iconic D&D setting?

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Wizards of the Coast has yet to reveal the book coming in Season of Champions, which is expected later in the year. However, there is some content from another Dungeons and Dragons Revealed Arcana that wouldn't fit in confirmed books. Several iconic subclasses from the past in this playtest, such as Path of the Spiritual Guardian Barbarian, Cavalier Fighter, and Oathbreaker Paladin, would fit well with the Season of Champions theme and could appear in this unnamed book.

That said, given how secretive Wizards of the Coast is about it, this book could be something more specific and significant. Between the Psion class and the apocalyptic Unearthed Arcana subclasses, evidence points to a potential return to D&DThe iconic and controversial Dark Sun setting could be in the works. It's possible that this unannounced project could be related to these elements, but fans will have to wait until the end of this year to find out.

Franchise

Dungeons & Dragons

Original release date

1974

Designer

E. Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson

Created by Gary Gygax, Dungeons & Dragons is a board game in which players create their own worlds and band together to adventure in mysterious realms outlined in accompanying materials. One of the best RPGs ever made has been adapted into various video games and other media.