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Benjamin Abbott

You shouldn't worry about the lack of new D&D books in 2026, and here's why

A book's art depicts a woman in lab gear looks over at a headless creature stitched from various parts, while floating heads look on.

Listen, I get it. In a world of set leaks and spoilers, it feels as though we know everything about anything long before it becomes available. That's why it's fair to be concerned about the apparent lack of D&D books in 2026. Nothing has been announced, so does that mean we aren't getting anything Dungeons & Dragons-related this year? Plenty of fans have raised eyebrows at this absence, but I don't think we need to hit the 'panic' button just yet.

For starters, it's not unusual for publisher Wizards of the Coast to release its slate early in the year. (That's exactly what happened last January.) What's more, the playtests that have been released over the past few months are telling. These usually relate to a product a few months down the road and help smooth out any rough edges ahead of launch, so it's possible to figure out which D&D books are heading our way if you dig into the details.

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