D&D Beyond

Overview

D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset for
Dungeons & Dragons https://groupfinder.eu/library/dungeons-dragons-55e-2024
, originally launched in 2017 and acquired by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. It serves as the primary ecosystem for the 5th Edition ruleset and the updated 2024 "5.5e" core rules. In 2026, the platform is undergoing a massive "Game Platform" rebuild, moving away from its original hard-coded architecture to a data-driven engine. This allows the platform to support more complex customization and the new "Season" based content release model introduced this year. Description D&D Beyond is the definitive "companion app" for D&D. It combines a high-speed character builder, a digital library of all official sourcebooks, and a native 2D virtual tabletop called Maps. The platform is designed to be the easiest way to play the game, handling all calculations, spell slots, and inventory management automatically. With the 2026 "Season of Horror" and "Season of Magic" updates, it has become a living platform that delivers monthly content drops and themed community events directly to player character sheets. System Overview & Key Features
The 2026 Game Engine Rebuild Wizards of the Coast is currently rebuilding the backend of D&D Beyond from the ground up. This move allows the site to finally support highly requested features like custom classes, complex homebrew non-magical equipment, and more responsive rules validation that doesn't rely on legacy code from 2017.
The Maps VTT The integrated 2D virtual tabletop is now free for all users to host games as of late 2025. It features "Quickplay Maps" for all official adventures, allowing GMs to launch a session with pre-placed tokens and fog of war. New "Reveals" functionality lets GMs share high-resolution gallery art and monster lore directly to players' screens during play.
New "Quickbuilder" Flow To improve onboarding, the 2026 character builder features an "art-forward" Quickbuilder mode. It guides players through the most impactful decisions—like subclass and background—while using optimized defaults for smaller details, allowing a new hero to be ready for play in under five minutes.
Content Sharing (Master Tier) The Master Tier subscription remains the most popular for groups. It allows a single user to share their entire digital library—including the new 2026 Ravenloft: The Horror Within and Arcana Unleashed books—with up to 12 players across five different campaigns.
Legacy vs Core Toggles Following community feedback, the platform now features robust toggles to enable or disable "Legacy" (2014) content. This ensures that groups can choose to stick strictly to the 2024 rules or mix in older subclasses and spells without the interface becoming cluttered or confusing.
Digital/Physical Integration Most new 2026 book releases now feature a "Physical + Digital" bundle. When you buy a hardcover from the official store, you receive an instant unlock code for D&D Beyond, ensuring your character builder and digital library are updated before the physical book even arrives in the mail.
Additional links dndbeyond.com https://dndbeyond.com : Official D&D Beyond website dndbeyond.com/roadmap https://dndbeyond.com/roadmap : The 2026 Development Roadmap Hub Maps https://dndbeyond.com/games - D&D Beyond's VTT

Active games and players

DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Campaign
Curse of Strahd
Players
4/5
GM
1/1
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
en English

Curse of Strahd

Roleplay focused Roleplay focused
Combat focused Combat focused
Hello! My name is Cas and I'll be your Dungeon Master for Curse of Strahd. I am looking for ONE (1) PLAYER to join our existing group of 4 (Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, and Wizard). THE GROUP HAS ONLY HAD NINE (9) SESSION SO FAR. DETAILS:     System: D&D 5.5e     Platform: Foundry (VTT) & Discord (voice)     Schedule: every Saturday @ 2pm EST (some days will start at 4pm due to my work schedule)     Session Length: 4 hours     Player Experience: experienced preferred     Character Creation: the Blood Hunter, Gunslinger, Illrigger, Monster Hunter, and Pugilist classes are not allowed     Other Players: there is already a Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, and Wizard in the group

Read more

DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Campaign
New to D&D? Heroes of Phandalin Beginner Campaign
Players
3/4
Paid game
Paid game
GM
1/1
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
en English

New to D&D? Heroes of Phandalin Beginner Campaign

Paid game Paid game
$15/ session: Sign up here Bi-weekly / Thursday - 6:30 PM CDT This is a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the frontier town of Phandalin. You’ll start at level 1, take on local quests, explore ruins, deal with monsters, and gradually uncover a larger threat tied to the region. The campaign blends open-ended adventures with a growing story, so you’ll always have direction—but your choices matter. Built for New Players No experience needed. This game is designed to teach you as you play: Step-by-step guidance during sessions Help with character creation Rules explained in plain language A supportive, low-pressure table Worried About Starting? I’ve Been There. “I’m not creative enough” You don’t need to be. Just decide what your character does. “I attack.” “I search the room.” That’s enough. The flavor comes naturally over time. “I don’t know the rules” You’re not expected to. We’ll handle that together. The only rule that matters at the table: keep the game moving and have fun. “I’ll feel awkward roleplaying” No voices required. You can simply describe what your character says or does. Roleplay is about decisions, not acting. “I don’t know how to build a good character” You don’t need an optimized build. Fun, interesting characters matter more than perfect ones—and I’ll help you every step of the way. What to Expect A mix of combat, exploration, and roleplay Clear guidance without slowing the game down A campaign that starts simple and grows in depth A story shaped by your decisions The Only Thing You Need to Bring: A willingness to try. This isn’t about winning—it’s about building a story together.

Read more

DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Den Haag
Campaign
The Kingdom in Ruin
New
Posted 12 hours ago
Players
2/4
GM
1/1
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
en English nl Dutch

The Kingdom in Ruin

LGBTQ+ friendly LGBTQ+ friendly
Roleplay focused Roleplay focused
Old King Thule still lives, yet the citadel at Arrodel does not stir. The royal capital has been silent for many months, while an unnatural plague spreads among the people. To the west, Imperial expansion drives countless refugees across the borders of the Erol Vale. Unable to sustain so many desperate arrivals, the kingdom’s food stores dwindle and famine sweeps across the countryside. As discontent festers, the lesser lords of the realm strangle any dissent as they have always done. Only now, the royal house is not there to stop them. Many have already died due to the growing, unchecked power of the lesser lords. It is time to demand change. You have already suffered at the hands of these injustices, and will stand them no longer. For your own reasons, you have joined a lawless band of freedom fighters, hoping to restore peace and order to the realm. The group's success relies on your strength, cunning, wit and luck. The lives of the innocent are in your hands - Hello! We’re looking for two players to join our group. We’re all Dutch, but our games are played in English. We play in person in The Hague. Our previous campaign, which takes place in the same world, is currently on hold because two members of the original group are going through a difficult time. We hope to continue that campaign eventually, and when we do, you would also be welcome to join us for a grand six-player campaign. We’re a relaxed group of close friends. We like to joke around, but we still try to maintain a relatively serious game with a personal and engaging story. Our sessions take place on Saturday evenings from 19:00 until around 23:00. If this sounds appealing, we’d love to meet you and see whether you’re a good fit for the group. Hopefully, we can continue playing together for many years to come!

Read more

New
Posted 31 minutes ago
en English
DND5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
...
Online
William
Hey all! Looking for a group to join. I'm Blake. I've been getting into CRPGs like Baldur's Gate, which got me hooked on the D&D ruleset and world — now looking to bring that to the tabletop(New Player) What I'm looking for: A steady group with a regular session cadence Open to any edition (5e preferred, but flexible) Happy to play whatever role/class the party needs I lean toward tactical, thoughtful characters — enjoy planning out a fight as much as playing it out. Easygoing, shows up prepared, good with both roleplay-heavy and combat-heavy sessions. Feel free to reach out if you've got an opening!
en English
DND5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
...
Missoula
Online
Nolan
Hello,  My name is Nolan and I am new to playing DnD but have been watching and listening to games for years.  I am looking for a classic DnD fantasy/ medieval long term campaign. Heavy on the roleplay but still inense battles/fighting.  I love a good story. I have created a elven ranger charcter and come up with a decent backstory.  I am open to jumping into a game that is already underway as a replacement or character you came across.  Message if interested.
en English
DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Ruby
Hi, I'm Ruby. I've been playing DnD on and off for about 2 years now. I'm currently looking for a campaign that I can join. I'm planning on playing a raccoon artificer that uses garbage for spells using the new artificer and Humblewood Mapach rules. I am able to play Monday 3pm to 12 am EST.

Other entries

Mage: The Podcast
Actual Play & Podcasts

Mage: The Podcast

English
Discussions
Reviews
A podcast dedicated to exploring the Mage: The Ascension, a role-playing game (RPG) based in the World of Darkness. Links magethepodcast.com - Official website youtube.com - Youtube channel spotify.com - Spotify feed podcasts.apple.com - Apple Podcasts feed discord.gg - Discord server patreon.com - Patreon page

Read more

Fables of Frost & Fur
Actual Play & Podcasts

Fables of Frost & Fur

English
Dungeons & Dragons
Actual Play
Fables of Frost and Fur is a dark-fantasy Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that brings fables to life through cinematic storytelling. Follow the harrowing journey of Arlo, Poppy, and Vienne as they navigate a world of chilling tales and ancient mysteries. With immersive soundscaping and a haunting musical score, each episode feels like a vivid, unfolding story. Links youtube.com - Youtube playlist patreon.com - Roll for Impact patreon page spotify.com - Spotify feed

Read more

Warhammer 40,000
Wargaming

Warhammer 40,000

English
Complex
Sci-fi
Warhammer 40,000 is a British miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is the most popular miniature wargame in the world, and is particularly popular in the United Kingdom. The first edition of the rulebook was published in September 1987, and the tenth and current edition was released in June 2023. Description Warhammer 40,000 is set in the distant future, where a stagnant human civilisation is beset by hostile aliens and supernatural creatures. The models in the game are a mixture of humans, aliens, and supernatural monsters wielding futuristic weaponry and supernatural powers. The fictional setting of the game has been developed through a large body of novels published by Black Library (Games Workshop's publishing division). Warhammer 40,000 was initially conceived as a scifi counterpart to Warhammer Fantasy Battle, a medieval fantasy wargame also produced by Games Workshop.  Warhammer Fantasy shares some themes and characters with Warhammer 40,000 but the two settings are independent of each other. The game has received widespread praise for the tone and depth of its setting, and is considered the foundational work of the grimdark genre of speculative fiction, the word grimdark itself derived from the series' tagline: "In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war". Additional Links warhammer40000.com - Official website

Read more

Reviews

Sorted by:

No reviews yet.

Login to leave a review.

Looking for a group?

Find a tabletop group to join or players to invite.
Groupfinder is a free looking-for-group/players platform. By players, for players.