DnD Next will Debut at Gen Con 2014

Although the press release doesn’t specifically mention Gen Con as the launch location, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know the convention is the obvious place for the major release of the latest edition of Dungeon’s & Dragons. I don’t think I’m very far out on a limb with this prediction (one which I made during an interview with Shelly Mazzanoble at Gen Con 2012) and am certainly looking forward to the festivities which will no doubt be the talk of the show.

No word yet if the new edition will continue under the name DnD Next or, more likely in my opinion, carry the moniker of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.

From Wizards of the Coast:

Wizards of the Coast announced that the highly-anticipated new rules system for Dungeons & Dragons will release in summer 2014.  After nearly two years of an open public playtest and more than 175,000 playtest participants, the rules are complete. Players will be immersed in rich storytelling experiences across multiple gaming platforms as they face off against the most fearsome monster of all time.

 “Just like a perfectly balanced party, Wizards has worked cohesively with fans, designers and partners to create the next generation of D&D,” said Nathan Stewart, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons. “We whole-heartedly thank all of the play test participants, whose feedback has proven instrumental in shaping the future of Dungeons & Dragons.”

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