Summary
The nextDungeons & Dragonsbook on the horizon isQuests from the Infinite Staircase,an anthology of updated adventures fromDnD’s history. Pulling classic quests into one volume has proven to be a successful model for fifth editionDnD, withTales from the Yawning PortalandGhosts of Saltmarshpreviously curating their own selections of memorable material. The adventures inQuests from the Infinite Staircasecan be run standalone, dropped into pre-existing campaigns, or played in sequence to make a new campaign, making it a book that any group could get some value from.
This time around,the concept is built around the Infinite Staircase, an extradimensional spiral staircase that serves as a network to connect the planes. Entrances to the staircase are tucked away in various worlds, making it possible to interlink adventures from very different settings through a simple mechanic. The Infinite Staircase was mentioned as a method of planar travel in the 2014Dungeon Master’s Guide, butQuests from the Infinite Staircasewill be the firstDnD5e book to put the concept into direct adventuring action.
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Quests From The Infinite Staircase Release Date
When The Next D&D Quest Anthology Book Releases
Quests from the Infinite Staircasewill officially release on June 27, 2025, although it’s possible to get the book earlier through a couple of early access initiatives. Locking in a pre-order for either the digital + physical bundle onD&D Beyondor a physical copy at a local game store will makeQuests from the Infinite Staircaseavailable on July 9. This one-week difference is shorter than the two-week gap that some other books have received, but it’s still a nice perk for anyone committed to picking up a copy.
The cheapest way to acquireQuests from the Infinite Staircasewill be to opt for a release onD&D Beyond digital marketplace, which costs $29.99 on its own. Sticking to the digital release exclusively does make it impossible to access the book on July 9, but an extra week isn’t that long of a wait. A physical copy raises the price to $59.95, reflecting a recent increase inDnDbook pricing.The digital and physical versions can be bundled together for $69.95, the most efficient option for anyone who prefers to have both forms of reference on hand.
The upcoming2024 core rulebooks forDnDare sticking to $49.99 for physical copies and $59.99 for bundles, slightly lessening the financial burden of keeping up with the system.
Adventures In Quests From The Infinite Staircase
These D&D Quests Have All Stood The Test Of Time
Six classic adventures make it intoQuests from the Infinite Staircase, all originally appearing in the 1970s and 80s during theearlier days ofDnD. Two were originally written for play at conventions before later being updated for official release as modules.
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The Lost Citymakes perfect sense to kick off the book, as this low-level adventure was originally designed by Tom Moldvay with the intent of allowing dungeon masters to flex some of their creative skills in fleshing it out.Quests from the Infinite Staircaseis likely to fill in the gaps with some guidance, but the giant ziggurat to explore should scratch a classic old-school itch.
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When a Star FallsandBeyond the Crystal Cavewere both created by the UK division of TSR, which was responsible for a number of the most well-received modules of the 1980s.When a Star Fallswas notable for a variety of unique monsters and minimal reliance on clichés, whileBeyond the Crystal Cavestood out thanks to a heavy focus on roleplaying rather than the more common combat emphasis of the time.
Pharoahis notable as the firstDnDadventure published by Tracy and Laura Hickman, who became famous for achievements like theRavenloftmodule and theDragonlancesetting.Lost Caverns of TsojcanthandExpedition to the Barrier Peakshave even more notable authorship, as both were penned byDnDcreator Gary Gygax himself.Expedition to the Barrier Peaksshould be a cool way to bringQuests from the Infinite Staircaseto a climax, marrying fantasy and science fiction in a memorable way.
Quests From The Infinite Staircase Bundle Details
Perks Of Opting For The Digital + Physical Edition
Pre-ordering the digital + physical bundle ofQuests from the Infinite Staircaseultimately comes with three advantages: the July 9 early access, some digital D&D Beyond bonuses, and the discounted price, which effectively makes the digital component cost $10.The digital pre-order bonuses include a dice set, 12 frames, and four backdrops. These can also be acquired by pre-ordering the digital version alone, but no extra bonuses will be available when buying a physical copy without a digital component.
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Considering the amount of material covered inQuests from the Infinite Staircase, there should be some strong variety in the designs of the digital bonuses, although specifics haven’t yet been showcased. Frames can be used to accentuate character portraits, and backdrops show up behind the details of character sheets. Themed digital dice sets can satiate some dice goblin urges in virtual campaigns, although it would certainly be nice if it was possible to grab physical versions with pre-orders. The single unique physical perk is a striking alternate cover that can be found at local game stores.
DnDis releasing a lot of significant products this year, so there’s no shame in prioritizing other books and waiting to pick upQuests from the Infinite Staircase.Anthologies are always fun, however, so it could be a good buy for anyone looking to try out some fresh versions of classic adventures. WithDungeons & Dragonsadventures of every flavor from across a wide variety of settings, it might be hard not to find something to love in Quests from the Infinite Staircase.
Source:D&D Beyond
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons is a popular tabletop game originally invented in 1974 by Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson. The fantasy role-playing game brings together players for a campaign with various components, including abilities, races, character classes, monsters, and treasures. The game has drastically expanded since the ’70s, with numerous updated box sets and expansions.
