Among the various manuals published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dungeons & Dragons brand, Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have announced that the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook is the volume that has achieved the most success and sold the fastest. Moreover, this success surpasses that of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the previous record holder, which was well-received upon its release in 2020.
Below is a statement from Jess Lanzillo, Vice President of D&D Products and Franchise for Wizards of the Coast:
We couldn’t be more pleased with the critical acclaim, fan reception, and record-launch of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, and we owe it all to our loyal fans. They have played a vital role in making this product what it is. Our team has taken player feedback into account since the release of the 2014 Player’s Handbook and has worked diligently and thoughtfully to incorporate it into the new core rules, aiming to create something that we hope everyone will enjoy.
Here’s an overview of the handbook:
The new and improved 2024 Player’s Handbook is the ultimate guide for D&D players of the fifth edition. Enthusiasts will be able to play their way with optimized rules for character creation and progression, exploration, combat, equipment, spells, and much more. Additionally, they can create fantastic heroes with an expanded selection of character origins, class features, and subclasses, all revised and balanced for endless fun.
