Dungeons And Dragons Updates System Reference Document For Creators
A vital component to the success of Dungeons and Dragons is the System Reference Document, or SRD. This helps Dungeon Masters, content creators and third party publishers know what elements of D&D are free for them to use. On April 22nd, 2025, a new version is being released that will update the System Reference Document to bring it in line with the 2024 Core Rule Books.
'Play and creation are two different activities, although in D&D they overlap quite frequently,' said Jess Lanzillo, VP of Franchise and Product for Dungeons & Dragons. 'These things can be something that you create and then decide to commercialize or do anything like that with. That's within the realms of the SRD.'
The SRD 5.2 includes a revised and expanded set of content from SRD 5.1, such as additional spells, feats, monsters, and equipment. Everything is now available under a Creative Commons license, giving creators confidence and clarity on what they can build. Third party support has been vital to the success of the game.
'We've added some stuff,' said Lanzillo. 'it's a little bit expanded. There might be a few reskins of things that might have a specific IP associated name that we might call something else. You'll still have the exact same mechanical content for that. One of the things I'm excited about, I know it's minor, but it's fun; the hippo is now in the SRD.'
For creators, the new Systems Reference Document means more freedom and clarity about what they can use in their releases, unlocking creativity and lowering barriers to entry. The 2024 Players Handbook, 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide and 2024 Monster Manual are compatible with earlier versions of those books but there are still changes between the 2014 and 2024 versions of the game. Upcoming tools will make it easier to transition from the earlier Systems Reference Document.
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'We're expanding our creator hub resources,' said Lanzillo. 'There will be conversion calculators and things like that. People who have previously made content can adapt that content for the new core rules. We're going to expand on that at D&D Beyond by mking it a creator central where we can give people really good advice for not just creating third party content but being a creator for D&D in general.'
The new Systems Reference Document will be part of the errata process, ensuring it is regularly updated as official clarifications and corrections are published for the 2024 Core Rulebooks. D&D is a living, breathing game and any updates to the rules will now be centrally located at D&D Beyond. The central location of rules updates allows the designers to respond to how players are playing D&D and what creators are creating within the game.
Once the trilogy of core books was finalized, the design team moved to ensure the System Reference Document supported the creators who rely on it. Supporting third party creators is a top priority for the success of the 2024 Core Rulebooks. This update is the fastest update of any version of the document.
'It was a living document that was created as we went through the development of the core rules,' said Lanzillo. 'It was in line with our rules development the whole way. In earnest, we go back and we're looking at everything altogether. As well as seeing the impacts in the community and the reactions in the community to the materials that have been released. That way we can make sure when SRD 5.2 comes out it can incorporate that first round of errata.'
System Reference Document 5.2 is due to be released on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. More information will be available on D&D Beyond in the coming days.
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