Dungeons and Dragons is officially teasing the return to one of the game’s most cherished locations in its upcoming expansion, allowing players to revisit Baldur’s Gate. The latest updates to this classic tabletop game include numerous adjustments to distinguish it from the widely acclaimed fifth edition that has been popular since 2014. The 2024 rulebooks will reintroduce the foundational classes, offering four distinct subclasses among a total of twelve.
This brand-new expansion promises abundant content drawn from this beloved setting.
Dungeons and Dragons is set to release its most extensive expansion for the 2024 version of the game next month, titled Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun, scheduled for launch in November. This new edition will transport players to one of D&D’s most iconic locations, the Forgotten Realms, and include new spells, factions, backgrounds, and much more. Additionally, the game will unveil a variety of fresh options for its redesigned character classes, which will feature eight new subclasses.
Recently, Dungeons and Dragons shared intriguing teasers for the Baldur’s Gate content included in Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun through their official social media platforms. These teasers highlight key plot points and narratives within the book, such as organized crime in Baldur’s Gate and ‘dark invitations to high society.’ The teasers also offer glimpses at maps included in the book and hint at the return of fan-favorite characters, including Karlach from Baldur’s Gate 3. The official launch date for Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun is set for November 11.
This new direction comes as Wizards of the Coast continues to push forward with new designs for Dungeons and Dragons, including a digital-only supplement inspired by Magic: The Gathering’s Lorwyn set. This supplement will introduce new backgrounds and species.
Fans of Dungeons and Dragons should prepare for an exciting holiday season, as several new books and accessories are set to be released soon, from Campaign Journals to guides on character creation, along with unique D&D crochet and coloring books. There’s plenty in store for fans of the beloved tabletop game this upcoming year.
