10 biggest D&D announcements from Gen Con 2026
Polygon · 12 min read · games
Wizards of the Coast announced D&D Icons, a new initiative reuniting legendary creators like Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, and R.A. Salvatore to shape future content. Third-party studios will develop official D&D adventures, and the company revealed major crossovers including World of Warcraft and Star Wars collaborations, plus a new Psion class.
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