D&D News — Huge first look at Roadmap, Previews for new Ravenloft and Arcana Unleashed

At this week’s GAMA Expo in in Louisville, Kentucky, Wizards of the Coast announced its eagerly awaited 2026 Roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons, and we have dozens of images for borg readers of new offerings coming your way for the rest of 2026. Get ready for some new concepts, like the addition of “Seasons” to D&D releases, beginning with a Season of Horror, followed by a Season of Magic, and Season of Champions. Each of these will be anchored by new sourcebooks. For the Season of Horror that means Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. For the Season of Magic, look for the high-magic themed Arcana Unleashed and a companion adventure Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall. And that’s just the beginning with more to be announced later in the year.

Check out dozens of preview images and all the details from the new 2026 D&D Roadmap:

Here are the details released at GAMA Expo:

Season of Horror
- April through June 2026
- Anchored by Ravenloft: The Horrors Within on June 16
- 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, both coming in September
- 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

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

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.

The main cover by Anna Podedwarna is above, and this is the variant cover by Pam Wishbow:

Here’s a first look inside Ravenloft: The Horrors Within:

Tarokka Deck

MSRP: $24.99
Release: June 2026
Includes 60 Tarot-style cards designed to enhance storytelling, character creation, or gameplay with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.

The Horrors Within: Dungeon Master’s Screen

MSRP: $24.99
Release: June 2026
Four-panel DM screen with Ravenloft artwork

The Horrors Within: Map Pack

MSRP: $24.99
Release: June 2026
Five double-sided poster maps + two token sheets

Arcana Unleashed

Sourcebook MSRP: $49.99

Release: September 2026

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.

The cover art by Javier Charro is above, and here is the variant cover by CoupleofKooks:

Here’s a first look inside Arcana: Unleashed:

Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall

Adventure Expansion MSRP: $29.99

Release: September 2026

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.

Above at top is Johan Grenier’s cover for Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall, and here is the variant cover by CoupleofKooks:

D&D Reference Card Decks
Spell Decks, Magic Item Decks, and Monster Decks

Release: August 2026

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

Preview art for the cards:

The last announcement from Wizards at GAMA is the return of an updated D&D Encounters program to encourage more live play at local game shops. 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.