D&D 5th Ed. - Monster Manual (2024 ed - alt art cover).

February 18, 2025, marks the release of the 2024 Monster Manual Guide for Dungeons and Dragons.

Ten years after the release of the fifth edition of the Dungeons and Dragons Core Rulebooks, Wizards of the Coast has decided it’s time for an update. The Player’s Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide have already been updated. Now, it’s time for the Monster Manual.

This new book is compatible with all 5th edition books.

So, what’s new in this Monster Manual?

The old Monster Manual has served well over the past decade, but the community has had some feedback over the years. The main issue was the limited number of monsters for high-level campaigns.

This problem has been addressed with many new and large creatures. Many are entirely new, while others are drawn from the previous Monster Manual, Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, or Volo’s Guide to Monsters.

The complete artwork has been entirely revamped. Additionally, the various monsters now have much more lore. This is, of course, excellent news for every Dungeon Master.

A large dragon is certainly terrifying, but a background story brings the villains in your adventures to life.

Although the Monster Manual will be released in 2025, it is still part of the 2024 rules update.