Dungeons and Dragons just dropped a new Unearthed Arcana update that offers D&D players a dangerous path to power with the Path of Ceremorphosis feat.

D&D Path of CEremorphosis Feats Turns Players Into Mind Flayers

The Dungeons and Dragons team just released the latest Arcana Unleashed playtest materials and there are a ton of interesting options for players to tinker with. The largest portion of the new materials are dedicated to three brand-new Underdark-inspired subclasses, but there is also a very unique new feats path included.

The Path of Ceremorphosis feats are specifically designed to tempt players into gaining increasing levels of power as they are transformed into a mind flayer. Baldur’s Gate 3 fans will definitely notice the clear inspiration this feat draws from Tav’s potential journey to Mind Flayerdom.

One design challenge with feat paths lies in delivering balanced mechanics that satisfy the narrative expectation of the monster. And the mind flayer typically does a lot.

The D&D design team put plenty of iconic abilities into this path—including psionics, Telepathy, the Mind Blast spell (also printed in this UA), and the ability to flay minds. Similar to Baldur’s Gate 3, the team gated these abilities behind decision points along the path to ceremorphosis.

The first decision is at level 8, like the previous paths of villainy. The team added a second decision point at the “Full Ceremorphosis” feat that completes the player transformation: is your Mind Flayer more adept at casting psionic spells or eating and metabolizing brains?

The “Ceremorphosis Variables” table and “Elder Brain Control” sidebar both offer tools for players and Dungeon Masters who wish to explore telling the story of the transformation itself, as well as role playing the relationship between the character and the Elder Brain that seeks to control them.

This path sounds incredibly powerful and like it’s full of inspiration for very interesting role-play inspiration. This path combined with the previous Villainous Options Unearthed Arcana definitely seem to be hinting at a dark book in the near future for Dungeons and Dragons players.

Players who want to test out the new path can visit the Unearthed Arcana Underdark Options and find all the new rules and details for free.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

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Riot Games has officially confirmed an end to ongoing development for 2XKO, the League of Legends universe fighting game.

2XKO’s Final COntent Update Arrives In October

2XKO officially launched earlier this year, in January 2026, and expanded the League of Legends universe of characters to another game. The Riot Games fighting title attempted to standout from the competition with the iconic and recognizable League of Legends cast of characters and a focus on 2v2 tag fighting mechanics.

“… When we looked at all the options available (e.g., reducing team size, adjusting our patch schedules, changing our business model), we concluded that finishing the rest of our work-in-progress content and sunsetting active development was the best route forward for players and Rioters.”

Unfortunately, the project has not seen the growth that Riot Games had hoped for and active development is coming to an end for the project. Development on the game will wrap up at the end of 2026.

“Servers will remain on beyond 2026, and 2XKO will be playable on all platforms. Through the rest of 2026, we’ll be introducing content, feature improvements, and two new champions (Lux and Samira), with the intent to deliver our final bug fix patch in December of this year.”

Once 2027 arrives, servers will remain on to support online play for now. Offline play should be totally unaffected. Riot Games has confirmed that it will update the community if these plans change.

Additionally, the team is now unlocking all champions, bundling most cosmetic items, and refunding all money that was spent in 2XKO before August 20. Avatar and player profile items will be unlockable for Credits after patch 1.3.1 arrives in September.

Here is a summary of the changes that players will see rolling out soon:

• The 2XKO Ultimate Bundle launches in patch 1.3.1. It contains all skins, skin chromas, and taunts for every champion up to and including Lux, plus all currently-released finishers.
• For those who want to pick up everything in 2XKO, this bundle packages most cosmetics into a single purchase.
• Avatar items, select base champion chromas, stages, and player profile items will be unlockable for Credits.
• The Credits limit will be uncapped from 12,000.
• Battle Passes, KO Points, Champion Tokens, seasons, and events will be removed.
• Ranked lobbies will be disabled to ensure that we can matchmake within a single pool of players per server.
• Casual lobbies will still be matchmade by skill, so you should still expect to see players around your skill level.
• Private lobbies will be unaffected.
• All champions will be unlocked for all players. Fuses will still be unlockable through tutorials.

More information will be available in the 1.3.1 patch notes.

Be sure to check back soon for more news and updates on what is next for Riot Games.

2XKO is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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The latest Unearthed Arcana has arrived and offers Dungeons and Dragons players three brand-new subclasses to experiment with.

UnderDark Options Introduces Three New D&D Subclasses

Arcana Unleashed is all set to drop a ton of new content on the Dungeons and Dragons community when it releases in early September, but players who want to brew a new character right now don’t need to wait any longer.

The latest Dungeons and Dragons Unearthed Arcana playtest content has arrived a few weeks ahead of Arcana Unleashed and the Underdark-themed player options are full of exciting new opportunities.

The biggest highlight of the new materials are the three new subclasses for players to test out:

• Path of Unlight Barbarian
• House Agent Rogue
• Imaskarcanist Wizards

Here is a preview of what each subclass is all about, but players can dive into the full Unearthed Arcana materials to read all the specific rules:

Path of Unlight
Unlight is a mysterious and powerful form of magic originating in the lowest depths of the Underdark, among the people of Deep Imaskar. Unlight does not merely banish darkness from the Underdark; it infects those exposed to it, transforming them and making them both physically strong and supernaturally aggressive. In other words, Unlight exposure is a perfect match for the Barbarian class.

A Barbarian on this path has been infected by Unlight, which is associated with Radiant damage. When the Barbarian rages, Unlight bursts from their body, burning enemies and illuminating the darkness. More importantly, the Barbarian can infect enemies with Unlight, causing them to continuously burn. In D&D 5.5, a Barbarian’s Rage can also have uses outside of combat, and the Path of Unlight reflects that by granting a raging Barbarian Blindsight and Expertise in Perception, as they become supernaturally aware of everything illuminated by the Unlight emitted by the Barbarian’s own body.

House Agent (Rogue)
House Agents work as spies for one of the powerful drow houses of Menzoberranzan, where deception and intrigue are so commonplace as to be expected. These Rogues excel at social infiltration by charming their way into a place, extracting information from a fool with a loose tongue, and backstabbing enemies on the way out. Their house sponsor also gives them a bit of magic to assist them on these missions.

Rogues are known for leveraging their reliable skillsets. This Rogue’s skillset is primarily social. Its subclass features incentivize building relationships with NPCs and either manipulating or backstabbing them.

Many of the subclass’s abilities loop through the Attitude and Influence systems: you gain Advantage (and therefore Sneak Attack!) on Friendly creatures. You don’t suffer penalties when you try to use the Influence action on Hostile creatures. You can use the Influence action as a Bonus action. This makes the House Agent’s silver tongue an asset both during and outside of combat!

Imaskarcanist
The Imaskarcanist subclass describes Wizards following in the traditions of Deep Imaskar, located in the lowest levels of the Underdark and first described in 2003’s Underdark, a book for D&D’s 3rd edition. In that book, Deep Imaskar is protected by the Great Seal, an enormous magical ward which also illuminates the city and sheds light strong enough to grow food. In the years since, the magic of the Great Seal—now known as Unlight—has split into two competing strands, each taught by one of the Imaskarcana, intelligent artifacts sacred to the people of Deep Imaskar.

The Imaskarcanist is a master of both these strands of magic, using Unlight both to heal and to harm. On one hand, they can bolster allies with the invigorating magic of Unlight, but they can also infect enemies with Unlight’s burning radiance, causing them to explode when killed! But Unlight burns the Wizard’s inner life force, represented in the game by the Wizard expending their own Hit Point Dice to fuel their abilities. Imaskarcanists also retain other secrets of Deep Imaskar, such as a facility with magic items and knowledge they use to create powerful wards like the Great Seal.

All three subclasses sound like they are full of interesting flavor and could be used to make characters for an Underdark-themed campaign. Additionally, the options could easily be used for a campaign in a traditional setting and the characters would just have a background story related to the Underdark.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other online services.

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A new gameplay trailer for Minecraft Dungeons 2 just released and confirmed more details about the mystery portals that have been teased and where they lead to in the game.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Reveals the Sift

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is just a little more than a month away and players are now able to get an even closer look at what sort of adventures are in store for them when the dungeon crawler arrives.

Mojang and Xbox Game Studios released a new gameplay footage trailer today that features a party of players leaping through a portal together into a new dimension called the Sift. Once they arrive there, the party finds some adorable creatures at first, but things quickly take a turn for the violent as monsters appears and action ensues.

“Players who step through the rifts will enter the Sift, an entirely new dimension coming to Minecraft Dungeons II! This dimension is equally strange and beautiful, bringing powerful and mysterious threats as well as landscapes that will stop you in your tracks.”

The gameplay footage trailer reveals that players who enter the Sift will be able to:

• Face new foes
• Team up with friends
• Customize your gear
• Fight explosive battles

For those who aren’t familiar with the spin-off series Minecraft Dungeons 2 is the sequel to 2020’s Minecraft Dungeons. The game is an action-RPG and dungeon crawler set in the aesthetically familiar Minecraft universe.

Although the game’s world and characters are unmistakably Minecraft, this spin-off series doesn’t feature any of the mining or building that the original game is most well-known for. Instead, it’s fully focused on defeating enemies, leveling up, and finding exciting loot to make your character more powerful and ready for the next scary dungeon crawl.

The original game was a commercial success and holds a Very Positive review average on Steam based on more than 7,000 user ratings. It will be very exciting to see what new attractions the sequel brings to the table and if the spin-off series can still attract an audience six years after its first installment.

Leadership at Xbox has made it clear that Minecraft is a highly valuable franchise, so it’s not surprising to see the teams looking for more ways to capitalize on the IP popularity and expand the Minecraft universe and fanbase in new directions.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons 2 news and updates.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 releases on September 29, 2026 for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

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Roll20, one of the most popular virtual tabletop options on the market, is preparing to roll out a handful of exciting new features for Dungeons and Dragons players and DMs.

Roll20 D&D Is Adding New Features and Performance Updates

Roll20 is constantly making tweaks and enhancements to its VTT and a new update from the team offers some insight into what the next big patches will focus on. A handful of exciting updates are coming to the tools used to support Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition.

First off, there are some performance enhancements on the way to launch improvements to initial load times, sheet interactions, and dice rolls. This series of changes should make play go more smoothly for players and DMs.

• Phase 2 of the D&D sheet performance updates, planned to release in the coming weeks. This is where we expect the most optimizations you will actually feel while playing.
• A new Compendium Service, further out on the roadmap, which will speed up the multiple services connected for game system data.
• A data cleanup process to clear unused data stored on individual sheets, plus later work to process rolls without sending the extra data at all.

Additionally, the update offered another look at the D&D Shop Sheet that is currently in alpha access.

“The D&D Shop Sheet lets you quickly generate shops and treasure chests filled with inventory. It’s still in early access, but is about to get its biggest update yet: sheet-to-sheet item transfers! Buy something in the Shop and it lands straight on your character sheet! Pro and Elite subscribers will get access to this a little later this summer. Stay tuned!”

A Light Mode option for D&D Character Sheets is now in the final testing phases. This feature is aiming to officially launch in the next few weeks. Players who prefer the Stylus light mode extension will still be able to utilize that option instead.

Finally, after being in beta testing for most of the summer, the “Print to PDF” feature for D&D character sheets is now finished testing and officially updated to version 1.0. This feature allows players to build their character in Roll20 and then easily print it for in person gaming sessions.

Roll20 is always adding new features and gathering feedback about additional enhancements, so players should be sure to keep an eye out for additional updates and teasers in the near future.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Roll20 and Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops or digitally through Roll20, D&D Beyond, and other similar online services.

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An unofficial port from a dedicated developer is bringing a fan-favorite Sega Saturn game into the Dreamcast era.

Panzer Dragoon Is Being Ported to the Dreamcast

A well-known and fairly prolific retro gaming developer is back with another exciting project. Frogbull (developer of the unofficial Sega Saturn Final Fantasy VII tech demo) has officially revealed the first look at their unofficial Panzer Dragoon Dreamcast port.

Frogbull released a new video that showcases an early gameplay demo of the port up and running on Dreamcast hardware. According to the developer, this is a very early build. They recently finished decompiling the Saturn game and are now in the process of bringing it to life on the Dreamcast.

The preview is version 0.1, which includes the entire first level already playable on real hardware.

In a post on their Patreon, Frogbull talked about their desire to bring this project to life:

“Panzer Dragoon is one of the defining series of the Sega Saturn, with three unforgettable games released on the system. Sadly, the good old Dreamcast never received a Panzer Dragoon of its own, and the series would eventually return on Xbox with the amazing Panzer Dragoon Orta.

So naturally, I had to do something about that. …”

For those who are unfamiliar with the mid-90s game that kicked off the Panzer Dragoon franchise, the title released in 1995 and was a rail shooter. Players control the hunter Keil Fluge, who rides a dragon and flies around shooting enemies. The game was a Sega Saturn launch title in North America and spawned a sequel the following year.

As progress on the port continues, it will be very exciting to track Frogbull’s work and see how the rest of the game comes together and looks on the Dreamcast. Panzer Dragoon did receive an official remake for modern consoles and PC in 2020, but many retro gaming enthusiasts will likely still be very interesting in playing the original experience on the Dreamcast, as well.

Unofficial ports, remakes, and demakes have always been a popular trend in the retro gaming scene, but the creations are getting more impressive and there seem to be more of them all the time. There have been a ton of cool projects to check out this summer alone, including the recent Donkey Kong Land SNES style remake.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more retro gaming news and updates.

The unofficial Panzer Dragoon Dreamcast port does not have an official release date at this time.

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A new list of preview features just rolled out for Xbox Insiders and teased a sneak peek at what updates might be coming to the console experience for everyone in the near future.

Xbox Insiders Program Rolls Out Home Experience Updates

The Xbox Insiders program offers select Xbox users early access to select platform features before they roll out more widely to the general audience. The latest set of updates for Xbox Insiders just dropped and now all players can get an early preview of what enhancements are on the way.

The new update is live for Xbox Insiders now and the new features can be accessed by members right away. This update focuses on the Home experience and giving players more control over the look and feel of that part of the Xbox UI.

Most features will first roll out to Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha members, with select updates available to everyone starting today.

With the latest update, players can now remove any item in the Recent Games and Apps list using the Menu button, including the Play History tile, making it easier to keep Home focused on what matters most to you.

Xbox Insiders can also try a new immersive background mode that lets your dynamic or custom background take center stage. Simply press the right thumbstick button on your controller from anywhere on Home to fade away the UI and enjoy your background without distractions. Press any button to return to Home and pick up where you left off.

Outside of the Home experience updates, this new rollout also includes some ways to test out giving more control over local game save storage to players. Starting today, Xbox Insiders can view, sort, and delete local game saves that aren’t currently in use, helping you make space for the games you’re currently playing.

To get started, go to Settings > System > Storage > Manage local game saves or access the feature directly if you receive a notification that there’s not enough space to create a new game save.

The update also includes an update to Profile Badges. This feature allows Insiders to view detailed information for every badge displayed on a profile, including high-resolution artwork and details about when and how it was unlocked.

Lastly, one final tweak makes it so that purchased games will automatically be removed from your wishlist.

That covers everything in this round of updates. Players will have to keep an eye out for a future update that could bring these features to the general audience.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on all things Xbox.

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More than two decades after its original launch, this PS1 RPG is bringing its 32-bit adventure to the modern console era with Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 releases.

Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess Releases on Modern Consoles

Just a bit more than a month after the Console Archives released 1998’s Console Archives Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, the initiative is back this month with a way for modern console owners to dive into the 1999 follow up.

The Console Archives version Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess releases this week and brings the late 90s RPG to a wider audience. The upcoming Console Archives version of the drop drops on August 20, 2026 and will be available digitally for $14.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5. If you are unable to find the games listed in the online store, please be aware that this products may not be available in your area.

“Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess was released by Nippon Ichi Software in 1999 for a 32-bit home console. Set 12 years after “Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure”, this musical RPG follows Kururu—the daughter born to Cornet and Prince Ferdinand—as she sets off on a journey to find her ideal prince. Enjoy the world of the Marl Kingdom brought to life by richly expressive characters and a newly revamped battle system that adds deeper tactical depth.”

Shoppers will need to keep in mind that for this release, the user interface and manual are available in English, but the game content is available in Japanese only.

Like most Console Archives releases, this project includes some modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements for players to enjoy. Here’s a list of the usual Console Archives features:

• customizable button layouts
• rapid-fire settings
• multiple save points
• additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference

The Console Archive group has released roughly one game a week this week and added a ton of retro gaming classics to the Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 stores. A handful of the titles were huge hits that nostalgic players may have fond memories of, but many are also obscure games that retro fans can now check out for the first time.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more retro gaming news.

The Console Archives version of Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess releases on August 20, 2026 for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Dungeons and Dragons players who manage their campaigns through D&D Beyond are going to be getting a ton of new tools in the coming months thanks to a suite of new DM-focused features for the VTT.

D&D Beyond Reveals DM Scene Prep and Custom Uploads

Earlier this month at Gen Con 2026, Dungeons and Dragons revealed a ton of announcements about new products, initiatives, and other updates that were on the horizon for the TTRPG. Amongst those updates were some teasers about new tools coming to D&D Beyond later this year and into 2027.

Now that Gen Con 2026 has wrapped up, the D&D Beyond team is back with some more details that offer a sneak peek about how the upcoming features will look and work when they roll out on the VTT.

The next big content push for D&D Beyond seems to be all about making life easier for DMs, which is definitely an area where the tool has been lacking.

The biggest new feature is the DM Scene Prep. This tool looks like it will allow DMs to mark up Maps with notes ahead of encounters to help better prepare obstacles, puzzles, lore drops, and art reveals.

“Stop jumping between tabs and flipping between pages to find the notes you wrote for this scene. Instead, put just what you need, right where you’re already playing. Scene Prep gives DMs the ability to put their prep notes straight into maps, keying them to scene pins on the map. We’re putting the final touches on this feature and will get that in your hands real soon!”

Additionally, the enhanced DM tools are also going to give dungeon masters more control with additional customizable upload options. This enhancement will allow DMs to bring their own art into the game for character tokens, stickers, and reveals.

“We’re working on two different ways to upload custom content into Maps – drag-and-drop for temporary, one-time use stickers, reveals, and replacement token art, as well as persistent storage for custom Stickers and Reveals. Populate a tavern with Commoners that all look different, draw a picture of the boat your players stole last session and use it as a sticker, or reveal an image of a strange glyph with an embedded clue to the puzzle you homebrewed. Custom Uploads will let you play however you want – whether it’s official content or a fully homebrewed world.”

The last big teaser focused on bringing tools to DMs who want to use D&D Beyond, but aren’t necessarily using the Maps feature.

“We also love to play with physical minis, physical dice, and physical maps. We know that sometimes you don’t need a map, but would still appreciate having some digital assistance to stay organized and keep the game flowing.

To better support DMs no matter how they prefer to play, physical or online, with Maps or with other VTTs, we’re kicking off an initiative to lift the DM tools we’ve been building inside of Maps to be accessible even if you aren’t using the VTT. And yes, this will also include a refresh of the Encounter Builder!”

The update didn’t commit to a specific release date for any of these new features, but it sounds like they’ll be arriving in a series of updates throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027. As they arrive, it will be very interesting to see how the community reacts and what sort of additional improvements are made based on player feedback.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other online services.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans are in for a ton of exciting new content thanks to today’s update to the popular TMNT roguelike brawler.

TMNT: Splintered Fate Releases Its Biggest Content Drop to Date

TMNT: Splintered Fate is releasing a huge new content update today that is free for all players. The King’s Gambit content brings the Rat King to the game as a new boss for the team to take down.

Players who manage to overcome this overwhelming challenge and beat the Rat King will unlock a new ending, and the finale for the main TMNT:SF campaign.

In addition to the free content, today also marks the release of the Slash DLC. This new playable character can be purchased and added to the roster starting now.

“While he might lack the speed of his friends, Slash more than makes up for it with incredible fortitude. You can body slam and roll through enemy ranks with ease, utilizing his unique knockback abilities to control the flow of combat. For those looking to optimize their build, Slash has a natural affinity for Water and Ooze powers, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other elements too! Plus, this DLC includes five brand-new Artifacts that will augment your Playstyle.”

Here is a full breakdown of all the new content that is arriving in the game today:

• The King’s Gambit – The wait is finally over… introducing the infamous Rat King, who poses the ultimate threat to the Turtles and their brave allies. Capping off the main storyline arc, this intense and challenging run will push players’ reflexes and combat abilities to their absolute limit. In the midst of this chaos, players can also befriend an adorable new Home Lair Ally, Pepperoni.
• Slash Playable Character DLC – The beloved, short-tempered turtle, Slash, has officially joined the playable character roster with massive claws and immense physical strength to destroy anyone standing in his way. He arrives with his signature Enraged mode, allowing him to temporarily move faster and deal devastating extra damage.
• Samurai Armor Pack – Players can channel their inner warrior with beautifully rendered outfits inspired by the iconic gear of the past. Each set is individually personalized for every one of the heroes on the half shell, allowing players to strike fear into the Foot Clan with style.
• Platinum Bundle – This comprehensive package includes all paid content released to date alongside every free update. There’s never been a better time to dive into TMNT: Splintered Fate!
• …And More – Even with all this new content, it doesn’t stop there! Players can showcase their TMNT love with limited run t-shirts, prints and Pepperoni plushies. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 Legendary Edition, launching on October 27, are now available.

That should be everything players need to know as they jump back into the game to check out the latest additions. Be sure to check back soon for lots more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles news and updates.

TMNT: Splintered Fate is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.

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Dungeons and Dragons players have a ton of exciting products to check out when the official World of Warcraft materials arrive, including some Horde and Alliance themes packs of miniatures to populate their battlefields.

Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Reveals Two Sets of Miniatures

Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft will kick off the TTRPG’s Universes Beyond line later this year with a massive sourcebook, DM Screen, Map Pack, and tons of new content for DMs and players to use as they kick off their tabletop adventures in Azeroth.

For groups that are playing in-person, rather than using a VTT, Wizards of the Coast is also releasing some very tempting D&D: World of Warcraft minis inspired by the new races that are being introduced to the TTRPG in the WoW sourcebook.

Each new set of miniatures includes seven unpainted minis for $24.99. At this point, both sets are scheduled to release on November 1, 2026, just a few weeks before the actual D&D: World of Warcraft sourcebook arrives.

Both upcoming sets of minis are being produced by Hasbro, which is a bit different than the usual WizKids partnerships that many recent D&D minis have leverages.

The Horde Set includes:

• Illidan Stormrage
• Blood Elf
• Troll
• Goblin
• Orc
• Undead
• Tauren

The Alliance Set includes:

• The Lich King
• Human
• Night Elf
• Draenei
• Worgen
• Dwarf
• Gnome

“This Dungeons & Dragons Official Miniatures Set is the ideal companion to the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: WORLD OF WARCRAFT book. Inspired by the World of Warcraft characters and races fans love, the collector minis pack includes 7 unpainted miniatures. These highly detailed 1.1-inch-scale miniatures are great additions to any D&D or World of Warcraft fan’s collection.”

As always, the miniatures are totally optionally and players can run their WoW-themed adventures entirely using theater of the mind if they prefer, but some fans will certainly be excited about the idea of purchasing and painting their own D&D: WoW minis to create their PCs or enemies. Having the chance to drop Illidan or the Lich King on the map during a dramatic encounter is going to be very tempting for any DMs who are long-time fans of the World of Warcraft franchise and its iconic adversaries.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other online services.

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Gamescom 2026 kicks off next week and the latest rumors suggest that a new LEGO game might be revealed during the big event.

Rumor: LEGO Skylines Reveal Coming at Gamescom 2026

Gamescom 2026 begins on August 24, but rumors have already begun circulating about what sort of reveals might be coming during Opening Night Live. In addition to some insider information that suggest Xbox is announcement a major sequel, there is also some release to believe that a new LEGO game may be unveiled during the event.

Rumors of a project called Lego Skylines began swirling back in May 2026 after the title was found in a new batch of ratings from the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea. So far, the project hasn’t actually been confirmed or officially revealed, but some fans think that is about to change.

Gamescom has already teased in an instagram post that “Lego is back at Gamescom 2026” and some gaming fans have noted that Paradox is also scheduled to be present at the event. For those who aren’t familiar with the company, Paradox Interactive is the Swedish-based publisher of the City Skylines franchise.

At this point, the assumption is that LEGO Skylines will be a LEGO-spin on the City Skylines franchise that combines the gameplay mechanics of City Skylines with the aesthetic and humor of the LEGO brand.

Fans should definitely keep in mind that this theory is definitely in the realm of rumors and speculation and neither company has confirmed that LEGO Skylines is officially in the works or that they will be making new game announcements at the event.

The latest major LEGO gaming release arrived earlier this summer with LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and was a major critical and commercial success. That game has its first major story DLC scheduled to arrive in September. At this point, the next LEGO project is still a mystery, so fans of the brand will have to tune in to Opening Night Live to find out if a new project is actually revealed.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates as Gamescom 2026 kicks off. The event is scheduled to run from August 24 through August 30 and should be full of new gaming announcements.

At this point, Lego Skylines has not officially been revealed and there is not confirmed release window for the rumored project.

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Xbox has officially revealed the second round of August 2026 additions to Game Pass and the new lineup includes an interesting mix of genres.

Xbox Game Pass August Wave 2 Adds Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and More

The second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in August is a pretty large one, but the highlight for many gamers is likely going to be Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

This latest installment in the Plague Tale Franchise appears to be a fresh spin on the world that will play quite differently from the previous games.

“Follow Sophia’s journey to the Minotaur’s Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon resonate with her.”

The title is an Xbox Game Pass day one feature, so it will be very interesting to see if it helps draw players into the ecosystem to continue exploring this world after 2022’s A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Here is a full breakdown of everything included on the Xbox Game Pass August Wave 2 list:

• Egging On (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 18
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Vapor World: Over the Mind (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – August 19
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Relooted (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – August 19
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Starsand Island (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – August 20
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 25
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Blood Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – August 25
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – August 27
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Young Suns (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 31
  • Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
• Shelldiver (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 1
  • Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass

Aside from Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, there are a few other standout titles. Starsand island is likely going to appeal to fans of cozy games, while platforming fans may want to check out Blood Dungeon.

Be sure to check back soon for more news and updates on the latest additions and removals from Xbox Game Pass.

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Gamescom 2026 is less than a week away and the inevitable rush of leaks and rumors have started to arrive. Amongst the intel seems to be an indication that Xbox is going to show up at the event with a surprising game reveal.

Industry INsider Teases Major Xbox Reveal for Gamescom

Gamescom 2026 officially kicks off next Monday, on August 24, but lots of rumors have already been swirling around the events biggest announcements. Over the last few hours, a handful of industry insiders have teased some advanced knowledge about Xbox showing up at the event to make a surprise announcement.

The rumor began with some tweets from NateTheHate2, who has proven to be a fairly reliable source of Microsoft information over the years. In response to a question about what whether Nate was aware of any type of surprises in the Gamescom Opening Night Live lineup, the account replied with:

“I’ve heard of a neat Xbox announcement that should be at Gamescom.”

This obviously sent fans into a frenzy to try and uncover for information. Nate didn’t say too much more, but did reply to one question that asked what it will be:

“Something that has my interest and curiosity piqued.”

After Nate’s posts got the conversation started, more evidence later arrived from Windows Central editor Jez Corden. Although Corden said that his information was still in the rumor territory and not 100% confirmed, he added some new information by claiming that the announcement would be an unexpected sequel, not a new IP.

““there might be a pretty big surprise (probably very unexpected sequel) reveal (not Banjo lol).”

Obviously there’s not a lot of information to go on at this point, but it will be very interesting to tune in to Opening Night Live and see what sort of trailers or world premiers end up being a part of the show. Some fans have been making guesses, but there isn’t really enough information to confirm those theories at this time.

Xbox is still very much trying to redefine the narrative after a huge round of layoffs and the loss of some studios early this summer, so the company is likely hoping to get some positive press as soon as possible.

Be sure to check back for lots more news and updates in the days leading up to the Gamescom 2026 kick off.

Gamescom 2026 begins August 24 and runs through August 30.

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Magic: The Gathering players can now attempt to order five different brand-new products as part of the latest The Hobbit-themed superdrop.

Secret Lair x The Hobbit: A Marvelous Mathoms Superdrop

Magic: The Gathering’s latest Secret Lair drop went live today and brought a ton of new The Hobbit-themed cards out to tempt Lord of the Rings fans with limited quantity rare products.

The A Marvelous Mathoms Superdrop went live for pre-orders this morning and actually includes five unique products, each with a different theme and art style.

Here is a full breakdown of each product and which Magic: The Gathering cards players can find in them:

• Secret Lair x The Hobbit: He Who Walks Unseen
  • 1x Arcane Heist, 1x Contentious Plan, 1x Curiosity, 1x Solve the Equation, 1x Windfall
• Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Second Breakfast and Beyond
  • 7x Food Token
• Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Over the Edge of the Wild
  • 1x Cloudshift, 1x Tocasia’s Welcome as “Quite a Merry Gathering”, 1x Stony Silence, 1x Imp’s Mischief, 1x Seize the Spoils
• Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Smaug’s Spoils
  • 1x Fellwar Stone as “Erebor Heirloom”, 1x Lightning Greaves, 1x Liquimetal Torque, 1x Sol Ring, 1x Thought Vessel
• Secret Lair x The Hobbit: Desolation
  • 1x Defile, 1x Diabolic Intent, 1x Dread Return, 1x Mirkwood Bats, 1x Read the Bones

Secret Lair x The Hobbit: He Who Walks Unseen will be available exclusively in Out of Sight edition for $59.99, while all other Secret Lair x The Hobbit drops will be available in Foil ($39.99) and Non-Foil ($29.99) while supplies last.

For every $199 spent, orders will also come with a promo Arcane Signet as “Heart of the Mountain”, featuring the gemstone found deep beneath the Lonely Mountain, while supplies last.

As always, Secret Lair drops are really targetted for the collectible and superfan market and the average Magic: The Gathering player probably won’t make a grab for these products unless there happens to be a particular hard to find card in one that they’ve been searching for.

The A Marvelous Mathoms Superdrop follows the recent Secret Lair Commander Deck: Hatsune Miku which went up for sale on August 10. That first of its find Secret Lair Commander Deck ended up being incredibly successful thanks to the popularity surrounding both the 100-card format and Hatsune Miku.

It will be very interesting to see how well these The Hobbit products sell now that they have the spotlight. Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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A new leak from a reliable source claims to confirm two earlier rumors about a 2023 Blizzard game finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 this fall.

Leak: Diablo IV Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 September 15

Diablo IV released three years ago at this point, but Nintendo gamers have still been waiting to get in on the action. The title is already available on PC and in the PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems, but some new leaks and rumors suggest that it will finally be arriving on a Nintendo device as well in just a month.

The new information comes from DealLabs, who are claim to have information to confirm that the Age of Hatred Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and will include the base game as well as the major expansions Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred.

According to the intel from DealLabs:

“As promised, we’re back with new details on the release of Diablo IV on Switch 2. It will indeed be the Age of Hatred Collection , available in both physical and digital editions for €69.99 / $69.99 / £62.99. As a reminder, this collection includes the base game as well as the major expansions Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred.”

The leak went on to dive into details surrounding the release date, as well:

“As for the release date, it’s finally set for September 15, 2026. The official announcement date remains unknown, but it could well coincide with the opening of pre-orders , scheduled for September 12, 2026, according to our latest information. This date is significant, as it corresponds to the opening of BlizzCon 2026, which will be held from September 12 to 13, 2026.”

Readers should keep in mind that this information is still unofficial and Blizzard and Nintendo have not actually confirmed any details about this release at this point. If the leak does end up being accurate, it does seem likely that the new version of the game would be announced at next month’s BlizzCon event and released very shortly afterwards.

With BlizzCon just around the corner, it will be very exciting to see what else Blizzard has been working on behind closed doors. World of Warcraft Classic fans are still hoping to learn more about the mysterious Camelot. Additionally, there’s always the hope that Blizzard might suprise fans with a brand-new game reveal, rather than just new content and expansions for its many existing live service games.

Be sure to check back soon for more and Blizzard news and updates.

Diablo IV is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series consoles. The Nintendo Switch 22 version has not been officially announced at this point.

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Dungeons and Dragons players who want to further explore the world of Eberron can now dive deeper into the setting with tons of new player creation options.

Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone Adds Tons of New Player and DM Resources

Dungeons and Dragons recently took the stage at Gen Con 2026 and announced a huge roadmap of content coming to the game in the next years. From a World of Warcraft crossover to the return of the Dark Sun campaign setting, there was a bit of something for everyone.

As players wait for those next major sourcebooks and adventures to arrive, there is still plenty of other content to check out. Fans of the Eberron campaign settings may be excited to learn that a new partnered content release is bringing 254 new pages of Eberron content to the game.

“Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone is a comprehensive guide to Western Frontier, describing its towns, themes, customs and denizens in addition to options for players and Dungeon Masters. This includes a detailed exploration of the town of Quickstone, the ideal hub for a campaign on the frontier, as well as an adventure path that’s the perfect start to an Eberron campaign. Learn more about the Tieflings of the Venomous Demesne, the secretive Three Faces of Coin, the deadly cult of Orlassk, and far more. The Frontier awaits!”

The Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone content is available now on D&D Beyond for $39.99. The digital content is fully compatible with the current version of Dungeons and Dragons and offers a ton of player and DM tools to help kick off a new adventure in the Western Frontier.

Here’s a full list of everything players and DMs can find inside the Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone materials:

• 6 subclasses. Explore the Demonshard Barbarian, Nemesis Sorcerer, Bloodhound Ranger, and more!
• 6 species and 5 backgrounds that allow you to play as a denizen of Droaam. Charm foes with your voice as a Harpy, petrify enemies as a Medusa, or play a true predator as a wild Worg!
• 15 feats that support the species introduced in this book as well as options for wandslingers and Eberron’s unique druidic traditions! Hone your skills with Staff and Wand, or master the secrets of the Greensingers!
• 3 new spells and over 35 magic items including Daelkyr symbionts, treasures of Droaam, and fiendish relics!
• 25 monsters, including powerful Archfey, the Daelkyr Orlassk, and the dreadful Overlord Tol Kharash!
• Heart of Stone, an adventure path that will take player characters from 1st to 5th level!

That’s a ton of new source material for D&D players and dungeon masters to add to their tool box. Dungeons and Dragons has already promised more Eberron partnered content will be coming from Visionary Production & Design as part of the new studio partnerships deal, so this is possible the first of multiple Eberron products coming up.

“Three new studio partnerships will bring official content to more D&D settings: a return to Ravenloft and the Domains of Dread with Ghostfire Gaming in 2027; an Eberron adventure featuring the Lord of Blades from Visionary Productions in 2028; and new Forgotten Realms content from Kobold Press also coming in 2028.”

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar online services.

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The latest D&D Beyond Drop has arrived and it is jam-packed with adventure materials for DMs and players to prepare for JRPG-inspired encounters in the sewers.

D&D Beyond August Drops for DMs

Dungeons and Dragons DMs take inspiration from all kinds of places when developing plot and encounter ideas for their one-shots or campaigns. In addition to movies and TV, it’s also very common to borrow tropes and ideas from video games.

This month’s D&D Beyond Drop runs with that idea and provides a massive list of resources for Dungeons and Dragons fans that are all inspired by JRPG sewer levels. The sewers-themed drop includes multiple maps that can be used individually or pulled together to form a full sewer dungeon for players to scour.

Here is the full list of new resources available to D&D Beyond subscribers who check out the August Drop for DMs:

Monsters

• Sovereign Ooze Vassal (CR 4). These oozes were once discarded, magical experiments that have been animated and given life by a magical spark. Artist Credit: Alejandro Pacheco
• Sovereign Ooze Lord (CR 9). The result of two Sovereign Ooze Vassals merging, these oozes gain a more evolved intelligence and seek to further its agendas. Artist Credit: Alejandro Pacheco
• Sovereign Ooze Monarch (CR 17). The outcome of two Sovereign Ooze Lords merging; these oozes carry out the will of a greater power or try to consume all organic matter. Artist Credit: Alejandro Pacheco

Maps

• Sewer Dungeon Entrance. One of the many entrances to this sprawling sewer dungeon; can you find your way to the surface? It can be found under Dungeons > Sewers. Cartographer Credit: Gerralt Landman
• Sewer Dungeon Inner Chambers. There are many twists and turns within this sprawling sewer system – can you find all the secrets hidden within? It can be found under Dungeons > Sewers. Cartographer Credit: Gerralt Landman
• Sewer Dungeon Boss Chamber and Exit. The end is finally in sight! Weirdly, there’s a big open space in the middle before the exit, and piles of skulls that can be found around it… Is that a save point and a chance to regain all my HP?! It can be found under Dungeons > Sewers. Cartographer Credit: Gerralt Landman
• Sewer Dungeon Combined. This is a combined version of the previous three maps, placed together for your convenience. It can be found under Dungeons > Sewers. Cartographer Credit: Gerralt Landman
• Neighborhood along City Walls. This sprawling urban neighborhood is perfect for a city encounter. It can be found under Urban > Street. Cartographer Credit: Chippy

Stickers

• 13 Sewer Stickers. We have 13 sewer stickers as part of this Drop as well! These are focused on letting you customize and change things about the sewer maps we’ve provided so that you can tailor it to fit your needs! Artist Credit: Gerralt Landman

D&D Beyond August Drops For Players

This month’s drop isn’t only for DMs, though. In addition to the monsters, maps, and stickers, this drop also includes a decent list of resources for players, as well. Players with access to the August Drop can check out the following Magic Items, feat, and background:

Magic Items

• Alarm Pylon. A large post that allows you to set a specific trigger if someone casts a specific type of spell; if a creature takes damage; or if an object takes damage.
• Silencing Satchel. A satchel that inflicts a silencing hex on an enemy, sealing their mouth completely shut.
• Sync Ring. While wearing this ring, whenever you write something, a copy of the writing will also appear in a specified blank book.
• Unraveling Cloak. A cloak that allows you to unravel its fabric to be used as a thread that you can follow. Highly recommended for labyrinths.
• Wand of Misdirection. A wand that allows you to cast Mislead up to 4 times a day.

Feat

• Fey Tormentor. Develop your Fey pact by learning how to confound and curse your enemies!

Background

• And just to make sure that you’re feeling adequately inspired when exploring the sewers – we’ve also added 4 new vermin-inspired character sheet backdrops!

That’s everything included in this month’s Drop, but D&D fans should keep an eye out for more content when September arrives.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other online services.

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Luna dropped the full list of titles coming to the game streaming service in the second half of August and one of the most popular modern Assassin’s Creed titles is going to be available to play at no additional cost for Amazon Prime subscribers.

Luna Adds Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Mirage In August

Although services like Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online, and PlayStation Plus are certainly far more popular with console gamers, many Amazon customers also have access to a large library of streaming titles that they might not even be aware is included in their Amazon Prime subscription.

Amazon Prime members gain access to a decent amount of titles through the Luna service. Luna has done a pretty good job of securing attractive titles over the last few months and late August appears to be another drop that could get some extra attention.

Although there’s a lot to check out, one of the biggest highlights is definitely the inclusion of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Although the Ubisoft title is six years old at this point, it’s still a fan-favorite and well worth checking out for any gamers who may have slept on it when it first released. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will also be arriving later this month.

Luna didn’t release a specific date yet, but did confirm that the title will be available to stream sometime in August for Amazon Prime members. Subscribers should keep an eye on the Luna Standard library for new additions in the coming weeks.

Here is the full list of new additions to Luna Standard this month:

• Now Available: Bluey: The Videogame – Playtime with the Heeler crew is now bigger and better, with new characters, minigames, unlockables, and collectibles to discover. Join Bluey, Bingo, Mum, Dad, plus her cousin Muffin and Uncle Stripe in interactive adventures set across iconic locations. Whether solo or in co-op, experience the joy of Bluey’s world with your family and friends.
• Now Available: Disney/Pixar Brave: The Video Game – Brave: The Video Game invites players to run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers will also be able to wield a sword and bow and arrow to defeat fierce enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom.
• Now Available: Disney/Pixar: WALL-E – WALL-E follows the story of a small, sentient robot whose sole purpose is to clean up Earth’s voluminous garbage. Based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, the video game version of WALL-E involves playing as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos.
• Coming this month: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Become Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior, driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD. Players can relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors and partake in political alliances to influence the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
• Coming this month: Assassin’s Creed Mirage – Follow Basim Ibn Is’haq, a young thief with a mysterious past who joins the Hidden Ones in Alamut on a quest for answers, in ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age.

Additionally, Prime subscribers can also access the following PC titles during August:

• Right and Down (August 6, GOG)
• Hiveswap Friendsim (August 6, GOG)
• Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room (August 13, GOG)
• Airship: Kingdoms Adrift (August 13, Epic Games Store)
• Steelrising (August 13, Epic Games Store)
• Royal Romances: Forbidden Magic (August 20, 3P)
• Spray Paint Simulator (August 20, Amazon Games App)
• Havendock (August 27, Amazon Games App)
• Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (August 27, Epic Games Store

Be sure to check back soon for more news and updates on the Luna catalog and the Assassins’ Creed franchise.

Amazon Prime subscribers can check out the full Luna GameNight and Luna Standard library of games now.

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Dungeons and Dragons recently revealed a ton of plans for the future of the TTRPG, including a return to some of the game’s most popular locations and characters with the D&D Icons line.

D&D Icons Will Return to Greyhawk, Dragonlance, and The LEgend of Drizzt

Dungeons and Dragons certainly laid out an ambitious plan for the coming year or so for the TTRPG brand. In addition to returning to classic campaign settings and partnerships with World of Warcraft and Star Wars, the team also teased collaborations with some of the game’s most iconic creatives from over the years.

Actor and D&D enthusiast Joe Manganiello took the stage during the event to unveil D&D Icons and tease some upcoming work with D&D heavy hitters like Tracy Hickman, Luke Gygax, and R.A. Salvatore.

D&D Icons is a new initiative led by Joe Manganiello that pairs legendary creators and visionaries with the D&D team to shape the future of the game. Icons will touch everything from setting guides and adventure modules to accessories and beyond, all in close collaboration with the studio.

he first three major collaborations that will come out of the D&D Icons initiative include:

• Dragonlance, with Tracy Hickman – Dragonlance is returning, with co-creator Tracy Hickman working with the team to give this storied setting a new, epic treatment.
• Greyhawk, with Luke Gygax – Greyhawk is coming back as well. Luke Gygax is working from his father Gary Gygax’s previously unreleased notes to build classic Greyhawk experiences planned for 2027, seen partly through the eyes of the archmage Melf.
• Drizzt Do’Urden, with R.A. Salvatore – No D&D Icons lineup would be complete without the creator of the game’s most enduring character—R.A. Salvatore. His Drizzt books have hit the New York Times bestseller list more than 20 times, selling over 50 million copies in a dozen languages.
• Drizzt holds a special place in the world of D&D, and we’re excited to bring the most legendary drow the Forgotten Realms has ever seen back to the table.

No specific products were actually announced during the teaser, so it’s a little hard to know what to expect. It sounds like the end results could be anything from sourcebooks, campaign settings, new crossover novels, or other merchandise.

Hopefully as the year plays out more details will be revealed about the first real products available as part of the D&D Icons lineup.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more news and updates on Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services.

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