Wizards of the Coast has released a public survey regarding Dungeons & Dragons, which will help shape the upcoming 5.5e version of the game. It was revealed during D&D Celebration 2021 that the fifth edition of D&D will be updated in 2024, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons.
The updated version of the current edition rules is being referred to as "5.5" by fans, as a reference to how third edition was revised during its life cycle, in what was dubbed the 3.5 version of the game. Details regarding the updated rules are scant at the moment, as it's not due to be released for another two years. It has been confirmed that the 5.5e update will involve new versions of the existing three core rulebooks, and that fan feedback will be crucial to how the game will change going forward.
Wizards of the Coast is making good on its promise of fans influencing the shape of the next version of D&D. A new post on the official D&D Twitter page shares a link to a survey about D&D, with the promise that it will shape the future of D&D. Many Dungeons & Dragons fans are eagerly awaiting this new update, which should bring with it a new D&D ruleset.
The survey should take roughly 25 minutes to complete, and it discusses a number of different aspects of the game, including favorite races and classes. The survey also asks about the facets of the game that people enjoy the most, such as roleplaying, or min-maxing for battles. There is a section asking about campaign settings that people like, including ones that don't officially exist in 5e yet, such as Birthright. Spelljammer is listed among the options, adding more credence to the idea that it's one of the next classic campaign settings to return. There are also a lot of questions about playing and spending habits for the game. It's interesting to note that the survey asks about the video games made by D&D's competitors, such as Pathfinder and Warhammer 40k, but it doesn't mention World of Darkness or Vampire: The Masquerade.
This survey is just one of many that have been promised over the next few years, and it covers a lot of general elements about the fanbase, including how long they have been playing and what their first edition was. It will be a long time until Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e hits store shelves, but fans who want to have their say about the future of Dungeons & Dragons can do so, via these surveys.
Source: Wizards DnD/Twitter, Dungeons & Dragons