ddmsrealm-dungeons-dragons-nextWell it seems to be official, the new version of Dungeons and Dragons looks like it is going to be released during the summer of 2014. There has been a lot of different thoughts and speculation on what the final rules are going to be. Dungeons and Dragons has nailed them down and is getting everything lined up for the coming year. What do you think of Dungeons and Dragons Next? Have you played the play test version of Dungeons and Dragons Next? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Here is the press release from Wizards of the Coast about Dungeons and Dragons Next.

Wizards of the Coast Announces Thrilling

Dungeons & Dragons Launch for Summer 2014

Players fight the most fearsome monster of all time

in an exciting multi-platform gaming experience

December 19, 2013 – Renton, WA – Wizards of the Coast today 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.”

More information about the exciting Dungeons & Dragons entertainment offerings will be available in early 2014. To learn more about D&D, visit dungeonsanddragons.com.  

Do you play table top role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons? Are you interested in the newest iteration of Dungeons and Dragons? This will be Dungeons and Dragons fifth full revision. What was your favorite version? Dungeons and Dragons Next seems to be a mixture between 2nd and 4rd edition with a smattering of 4th edition ideas. What do you like about the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons and what would you like to see go?