Wizards of the Coast has announced their initial plans for 2026 at GAMA Expo for Dungeons and Dragons. All new books and features are coming to your local games store and D&D Beyond:
D&D Seasons in 2026
Giving broader context to the major product drops, Senior Vice President Dan Ayoub also introduced the concept of “Seasons” to D&D. Using major book releases as an anchor point, Seasons structure connected products and play initiatives to build a stronger sense of community and ongoing conversation around the major releases.
- Season of Horror
- April through June 2026
- Anchored by Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
- Tarokka Deck, The Horrors Within DM screen and map pack
- Organized Play connected to Ravenloft and horror themes
- Season of Magic
- July through September 2026
- Anchored by Arcana Unleashed and Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
- D&D Reference Card Decks
- Organized Play connected to Arcana Unleashed and high magic themes
- Season of Champions
- October through December 2026
- Anchor product: To be announced later
The last major announcement at GAMA was the return of an updated D&D Encounters program, to encourage more live play at local game shops, driving deeper community participation and conversation around each major release. Wizards of the Coast will be working closely with local game stores to help grow in-store D&D play sessions, with kits supporting opening weekend and recurring weekly play.
D&D Product Fact Sheets
Product: Ravenloft: The Horrors Within; sourcebook
MSRP: $59.99
Release Schedule:
- Pre-order April 13
- Master Tier release June 2
- Hero Tier release June 9
- Wide release June 16
Description: Ravenloft: The Horrors Within will deliver more player options like new horror-themed subclasses, species, backgrounds, and Dark Gift feats. It will also deliver content around Darklords and Domains of Dread, as well as dozens of Fearsome Mists Denizens, including potential allies like the iconic Rudolph van Richten. The Horrors Within is a complete package for DMs to build a horror-themed campaign, with content that spans multiple subgenres like gothic, dark fantasy, cosmic, the occult, and more.
Product: Tarokka Deck
MSRP: $24.99Release: June 2026
Description: Includes 60 Tarot-style cards designed to enhance storytelling, character creation, or gameplay with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
Product: The Horrors Within: Dungeon Master’s Screen
MSRP: $24.99Release: June 2026
Description: Four-panel DM screen with Ravenloft artwork
Product: The Horrors Within: Map Pack
MSRP: $24.99Release: June 2026
Description: Five double-sided poster maps + two token sheets
Product: Arcana Unleashed; sourcebook
MSRP: $49.99Release: September 2026
Description: Arcana Unleashed will be the ultimate guide for D&D magic enthusiasts offering more high-magic character creation options and a new magic item system that will allow items to grow in power alongside character levelling.
Product: Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall; adventure expansion
MSRP: $29.99Release: September 2026
Description: Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall is D&D’s ultimate Red Wizards adventure, outlining an all-new Wizard War as well as a deep dive into the powerful magical society of Thay.
Product: D&D Reference Card Decks
Spell Decks, Magic Item Decks and Monster DecksRelease: August 2026
Description: Adorned with beautiful illustrations and content reflecting the 2024 5e Core Rulebook, these cards allow players and DMs a tactile accessory to enhance and facilitate gameplay
